Further (es. Mas)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Tengo un perro, mas no tengo un gato.
I have a dog, but I don't have a cat.
Context: daily life
Me gusta el chocolate, mas prefiero las frutas.
I like chocolate, but I prefer fruits.
Context: food
Quiero jugar, mas necesito estudiar.
I want to play, but I need to study.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Quería ir al cine, mas estaba demasiado cansado para salir.
I wanted to go to the movies, but I was too tired to go out.
Context: daily life
El libro era interesante, mas un poco largo.
The book was interesting, but a bit long.
Context: culture
Ella quiere una casa grande, mas no puede pagarla.
She wants a big house, but she can't afford it.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

El proyecto fue ambicioso y prometedor, mas su ejecución se vio empañada por la falta de recursos.
The project was ambitious and promising, but its execution was marred by a lack of resources.
Context: society
El arte contemporáneo puede ser polémico, mas invita a la reflexión sobre nuestra realidad.
Contemporary art can be controversial, but it invites reflection on our reality.
Context: culture
La teoría del cambio climático tiene evidencias abrumadoras, mas existe una resistencia notable a su aceptación en ciertos sectores.
The theory of climate change has overwhelming evidence, but there is notable resistance to its acceptance in certain sectors.
Context: society