Significado em português

A1conjunction high_frequency_chunk

But

🇬🇧 UK /["/bət//bʌt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bət//bʌt/"]/

Significado de But

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

In simple words: Used to show contrast or exception.

But em uma frase

• I wanted to go, but it started to rain.
• She is smart, but she is also very kind.
• I like apples but not bananas.
• He plays the guitar, but he is not in a band.
• I studied hard, but I still failed the test.

Como usar But

'But' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound abrupt in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone conjunction

Memory hint

Think of 'but' as a 'bump' that shows a turn in the conversation.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with But

• but I thought
• but what about
• but still
• but then
• but also

Synonyms for But

• however
• yet
• nevertheless
• on the other hand
• although

Opposites of But

• and
• or

Common mistakes with But

• Confusing 'but' with 'and' when showing contrast.
• Starting a sentence with 'but' in very formal writing.
• Using a comma before 'but' when the clauses are very short.

Perguntas frequentes sobre But

O que significa But?

Used to show contrast or exception.

O que significa But em português?

Used to show contrast or exception.

Qual é a definição de But?

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

Como se usa But em uma frase?

I wanted to go, but it started to rain.

Pode dar outro exemplo de But?

She is smart, but she is also very kind.

Quais são os sinônimos de But?

Algumas alternativas comuns são however, yet, nevertheless, on the other hand, although.

Qual é o oposto de But?

Significados opostos incluem and, or.

Que palavras combinam com But?

Costuma combinar com but I thought, but what about, but still, but then, but also.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar But?

Confusing 'but' with 'and' when showing contrast. Starting a sentence with 'but' in very formal writing. Using a comma before 'but' when the clauses are very short.

Como se pronuncia But?

US: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/, UK: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar But?

'But' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound abrupt in very formal writing.

Qual é o nível CEFR de But?

"But" está no nível A1 da escala CEFR.