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Feb 2025
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173: But in Italian: When to Use Ma, Per...

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Here’s how to use "but" in Italian with ma, però, and more! Learn the differences between ma and però, plus other common Italian expressions.

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Today's Italian words:
Roma è bella ma è troppo grande = Rome is beautiful but it’s too big
Questo ristorante è buono, ma un po’ caro = This restaurant is good, but a bit expensive
Leggo molto, però = I read a lot, though

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