How is the word mas translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
but
conjunction

Liga duas ideias e marca oposição entre elas.

Connects two ideas and marks a contrast between them.

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Examples with “mas”

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  • O quarto do hotel é pequeno mas limpo. — The hotel room is small but clean.

  • Liguei-lhe, mas ele não atendeu. — I called him, but he didn't answer.

  • Gostas da ideia, mas achas cara? — Do you like the idea, but think it's expensive?

  • O quarto é pequeno mas muito luminoso. — The room is small but very bright.

  • Não digas «sim, mas» a tudo. — Don't say 'yes, but' to everything.

  • Desculpe, mas vamos fechar dentro de dez minutos. — Sorry, but we're closing in ten minutes.

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