/ˈsino/
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Translation
but, rather
Word origin
A contraction of si no ('if not'), from Latin si ('if') and non ('not'), used to introduce a contrasting alternative.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- si non
Examples
, .
I do not want tea, but coffee.
, timido.
He is not stupid, but rather shy.
, martes.
He did not come on Monday, but on Tuesday.
, .
She is not only intelligent, but also very kind.
, .
It was not she who said it, but her sister.
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