But (literary) in Spanish
But (literary) in Spanish is mas (MAHS).
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- mas
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- MAHS
- Note
- Unlike más, literary mas meaning but has no accent.
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Questions about mas
How do you say but (literary) in Spanish?
But (literary) in Spanish is mas. Unlike más, literary mas meaning but has no accent.
How do you pronounce mas?
Say it MAHS. The syllable in capitals is stressed: MAHS. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does mas mean in English?
In English, mas means but (literary).
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