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The meaning of the Spanish word "sino" and how you use it

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sino
(prep.) but; but rather; only
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No solo vine para comer sino también para bailar .
I didn't just come to eat, but also to dance.
No debemos engañarnos sino ponernos a trabajar duro .
We must not fool ourselves, but rather start to work hard.
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The Conscience of a Salesman
sino lo que tú les haces creer que quieren .
but what you make them believe that they want.
The Best Farmer's Market in Santiago de Chile
sino muy buena comida local .
but very good local food.
The Digital Age Family
sino de acompañarles .
but rather accompany them.
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sino...que
(phrase) rather; but rather; but instead This structure is used in place of "sino" when the following clause uses a conjugated verb.
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No estoy enfadada , sino que estoy cansada .
I'm not angry, rather I'm tired.
No voy a salir , sino que me voy a quedar en casa .
I'm not going to go out, but instead I'm going to stay at home.
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Cleopatra
sino que sabía hablar 9 idiomas .
but she also knew how to speak 9 languages.
The Dangers of Walking and Texting
no solo cambia la postura , sino que también afecta el balance de la persona
not only changes the posture, but it also affects the person's balance
Dark Chocolate, Super Food
un compuesto que no solo protege el cerebro y el sistema nervioso , sino que prolonga la vida .
a compound that not only protects the brain and the nervous system, but prolongs life.
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sino que
(phrase) rather; but rather; but instead; but that This structure is used in place of "sino" when the following clause uses a conjugated verb.
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
No estoy enfadada , sino que estoy cansada .
I'm not angry, rather I'm tired.
No voy a salir , sino que me voy a quedar en casa .
I'm not going to go out, but instead I'm going to stay at home.
Quiz Yourself on " sino que"

Video Examples

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What Is the Difference Between the Maya and the Aztecs?
Los mayas nunca tuvieron un imperio consolidado , sino que eran una serie de ciudades-estado gobernadas por los sacerdotes , entre las cuales había comercio y constantes guerras .
The Mayans never had a consolidated empire, they rather were a series of city-states ruled by priests, among which there was trade and constant wars.
What Is the Difference Between "El Niño" and "La Niña"?
sino que , debido al cambio climático , el escenario sobre el cual se desarrolla El Niño es diferente .
but, because of climate change, the scenario over which El Niño develops is different.
The Importance of the Metric System - TED-Ed
Los líderes de la Revolución Francesa no solo derrocaron a la monarquía , sino que buscaron transformar por completo a la sociedad de acuerdo con los principios racionales de la Ilustración .
The leaders of the French Revolution not only overthrew the monarchy, but rather sought to completely transform society in accordance with the rational principles of the Enlightenment.
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