Aber (en. But)

/aˈβeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Expresses the prominence of a fact or event.

I still haven’t decided if I’m going to the party or not, but I have to ask myself if it will be fun.

Aún no he decidido si voy a la fiesta o no, pero debo preguntarme si será divertido.

Indicates the existence of a less probable O.S. in a statement.

I’m not sure, but I think he won’t come.

No estoy seguro, pero creo que él no vendrá.

From the German 'aber', which means 'but'.

aber das

expresses a restriction or limitation

aber das

aber claro

emphasizes or reiterates something obvious

aber claro

aber mal schauen

indicates uncertainty

aber mal schauen

sin embargo

indicates contradiction or contrast

sin embargo

no obstante

is used to contradict something previously said

no obstante

Used to denote indecision.

I don’t know if I should go to the party, aber...

No sé si ir a la fiesta, aber...

Expression of amazement or disbelief.

Aber, did he really say that?

Aber, ¿de verdad dijo eso?