What is the Spanish word for "except"?

Learn how to say "except" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

except

Spanish

excepto

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Alternative translations of "except"

salvo
menos
exceptuar

Examples of how to use "except" in Spanish

English
Everyone came to the party except you.
Spanish
Todos vinieron a la fiesta excepto tú.
English
Everyone arrived except Maria and Tom.
Spanish
Todos llegaron excepto María y Tom.
English
I like all fruits except bananas.
Spanish
Me gustan todas las frutas excepto los plátanos.
English
She agreed except for one small detail.
Spanish
Ella estuvo de acuerdo, excepto por un pequeño detalle.
English
The store is open every day except Sunday.
Spanish
La tienda está abierta todos los días, excepto los domingos.

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Everyone came to the party except you.

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