English–Spanish
“but rather” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsino/
Example
No es un error, sino una decisión.
It is not an error, but rather a decision.
How to say “but rather” in Spanish
“But rather” in Spanish is sino.
Corrective alternative following a negative clause.
Example sentences with sino
No dije que no viniera, sino que llegara más tarde.
I didn't say that he shouldn't come, but rather that he should arrive later.
Tips for using sino
- It is used only after a negative statement to present the replacement idea; for plain contrast without prior negation, Spanish uses pero instead.