Usages of sino
No quiero café, sino té con miel.
I don’t want coffee, but rather tea with honey.
No fue miedo, sino respeto por la montaña.
It wasn’t fear, but rather respect for the mountain.
Este nuevo hábito no solo mejora mi español, sino también mi memoria.
This new habit not only improves my Spanish, but also my memory.
En esa red social no solo comparto fotos, sino también un tipo de diario personal.
On that social network I not only share photos, but also a kind of personal diary.
Para mí, la justicia no solo es una palabra, sino también un hábito diario de respeto.
For me, justice is not only a word, but also a daily habit of respect.
Mi psicóloga dice que reconocer mi inseguridad no es una debilidad, sino una fortaleza.
My psychologist says that recognizing my insecurity is not a weakness, but a strength.
En conclusión, nadie debería estudiar español solo por obligación, sino también por la posibilidad de conectar con más personas.
In conclusion, no one should study Spanish only out of obligation, but also for the possibility of connecting with more people.
Para mí, la obligación de estudiar español no es un castigo, sino una posibilidad.
For me, the obligation to study Spanish is not a punishment, but a possibility.
En conclusión, no deberíamos soportar injusticias en silencio, sino hablar con respeto como lo hace mi prima abogada.
In conclusion, we should not tolerate injustices in silence, but rather speak with respect as my cousin, a lawyer, does.
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