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La camera d'albergo è piccola ma pulita. — The hotel room is small but clean.
L'ho chiamato, ma non ha risposto. — I called him, but he didn't answer.
Vorrei venire, ma riuscirò a finire in tempo? — I'd like to come, but will I manage to finish in time?
La stanza è piccola ma molto luminosa. — The room is small but very bright.
Non dire di sì ma pensare di no. — Don't say yes but think no.
Mi dispiace, ma chiudiamo tra dieci minuti. — I'm sorry, but we're closing in ten minutes.
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