SPAN 3051 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Marten, Infinitive
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Vocabulary and grammar: para vs. por & pero vs. sino. Para is used to express: use or destination (for), purpose (in order to); point of future time (for, by) and to be about to (estar para + infinitive - though this is not used in all varieties of spanish. ) John is about to leave. (not used in all varieties of spanish) Pero (but) usually follows an affirmative expression, but may follow a negative statement if the verb of the first clause is repeated, or if another verb follows. He drinks milk, but he does not drink coffee. Sino (but) is only used in negative sentences of contrasting statements when the verb of the first clause is understood but not repeated.
