These are two conjunctions that usually cause problems/confusions for some Spanish learners, but today we are going to explain them so you see it is not as complicated as it seems.
Pero: means ‘but’. Denotes restriction or correction, and is generally used when the second clause adds a qualification of what has been said before.
Examplea:
- Me han regalado una computadora, pero el teclado no funciona.
- María es inteligente, pero muy enojada.
Sino: could be translated as ‘but rather’. Generally in negative sentences and the second sentence corrects or denies the first.
Example:
- No me compré un carro rojo, sino azul.
- Luis no es tonto, sino inteligente.
Complete the following sentences with pero/sino:
- Tu hermana es muy amable, habla poco ¿no?
- No quiero salir, quedarme en casa.
- No vine a dormir, a trabajar.
- Puedes quedarte, no hagas mucho ruido.
- Este camino es más largo, es seguro.
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