English–Spanish
“but” in Spanish
How to say “but” in Spanish
“But” in Spanish is mas.
A short adversative linker used chiefly in formal writing to counter a previous clause.
Example sentences with mas
Quiso ayudar, mas no se lo permitieron.
He tried to help, but they wouldn't let him.
Tips for using mas
- Often interchangeable with sin embargo in written texts, mas commonly appears with commas around it and is rare in casual speech where pero is the natural choice.
Other Spanish words for “but”
Quería ir al cine, pero estoy cansado.
I wanted to go to the movies, but I'm tired.