but

US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
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1.

ma, però

used to introduce a contrasting statement or clause

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He is small, but strong.
È piccolo, ma forte.
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I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
Volevo andare, ma ero troppo stanco.
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howeverneverthelessyetstillthough
2.

che, solo

used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated

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There's nothing but trouble with that car.
Non c'è che guai con quella macchina.
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She does nothing but complain.
Non fa altro che lamentarsi.
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1.

tranne, eccetto

except; apart from

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Everyone but John was there.
Tutti tranne John erano lì.
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I had no choice but to agree.
Non avevo altra scelta che accettare.
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exceptexcludingbarringsaveapart from
1.

solo, soltanto

only; no more than

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•
He's but a child.
È solo un bambino.
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I can but try.
Non posso che provare.
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onlymerelyjustsimply
1.

ma, obiezione

a condition or limitation

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There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
Non ci sono se, e, o ma al riguardo.
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He accepted the offer without any buts.
Ha accettato l'offerta senza alcun ma.
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