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Conjunctions are a type of connecting word. They are often used to indicate how words or phrases relate to each other.
Using 'Ni'
How to use the Spanish conjunction 'ni,' which is often the equivalent of the English conjunction 'nor.'
How To Use 'Pero' and 'Sino'
Learn the differences between the Spanish prepositions 'pero' and 'sino,' both of which can be translated as 'but.'
Using 'Y'
Although the Spanish word y typically means "and," it is sometimes used in ways differently than the English word.
Subordinating Phrases of Time
Spanish has numerous phrases that are used to explain when events take place. Often, these phrases act like subordinating conjunctions.
Changing 'O' and 'Y' before Certain Sounds
Two of the most common conjunctions — y (meaning "and") and o (meaning "or") — can change spelling and pronunciation based on the word that follows.
Singular Nouns Joined by 'O'
When two singular nouns are joined by the conjunction o, they can be treated as either a singular or plural unit, depending on the context.
Using 'Según' - Learn Spanish Language
Según is usually used as a preposition meaning "according to." However, sometimes it is used as a conjunction with a similar meaning.
'Si' Clauses - Conditional Sentences
In Spanish, which verb tense and mood to use following si (the word for "if") depends on the likelihood of the condition happening.

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