What does "sino" mean in English?

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Spanish

sino

English

but rather

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Alternative translations of "sino"

but
except

Examples of how to use "sino" in Spanish

Spanish
No es azul, sino verde.
English
It's not blue, but green.
Spanish
No quiero café, sino té.
English
I don't want coffee, but tea.
Spanish
No estudia historia, sino matemáticas.
English
He doesn't study history, but mathematics.
Spanish
No es caro, sino útil.
English
It's not expensive, but useful.
Spanish
No vivimos aquí, sino allá.
English
We don't live here, but there.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "sino" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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No es azul, sino verde.

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