but

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict what has just been said

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but also · but then

• I like most vegetables, but I don't like broccoli.

  Me gustan la mayoría de las verduras, pero no me gusta el brócoli.

used to introduce a statement that limits or qualifies what has just been said

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but for the fact that · but in reality

• I would have gone to the party, but I had a lot of work.

  Habría ido a la fiesta, pero tenía mucho trabajo.

used to introduce an idea that is the opposite or contrary of what has just been said

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but not · but rather

• She said she would come, but she didn't.

  Ella dijo que vendría, pero no lo hizo.

used to introduce a reason or explanation for something that has just been said

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but because · but since

• I can't go out tonight, but I have to work.

  No puedo salir esta noche, pero tengo que trabajar.

used to introduce a statement that acknowledges something as true or important but does not agree with it completely

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but still · but nevertheless

• The weather is bad, but the trip was enjoyable.

  El clima es malo, pero el viaje fue agradable.

used to introduce a suggestion or proposal that contrasts with what has been said before

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but how about · but why not

• We could go to the beach, but how about going to a museum instead?

  Podríamos ir a la playa, pero ¿por qué no vamos al museo en su lugar?

used to introduce a question that contrasts with or seems to contradict what has just been said

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but why · but how

• You're not coming to the party, but why?

  No vas a la fiesta, pero ¿por qué?

used to introduce an idea that is accepted as true or important but does not agree with it completely

pero, sin embargo

• but + clause

Collocations but still · but nevertheless

• The project is behind schedule, but we are making progress.

  El proyecto está atrasado en la fecha límite, pero estamos haciendo progreso.