Usage examples of "but" in English with translation to Portuguese

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Yes, but she just left. É, mas ela acabou de sair.
I cannot but accept his invitation. Não posso senão aceitar o seu convite.
But the universe is infinite. Mas o universo é infinito.
Nothing but God can save you. Nada, senão Deus, pode nos salvar.
But wasn't it expensive? Mas não custou caro?
There was no option but to obey. Não havia opção senão obedecer.
But you're not there. Mas você não está lá.
I had no choice but to accept. Não tive escolha senão aceitar.
These phenomena occur but rarely. Estes fenômenos ocorrem, mas raramente.
We had no alternative but to fight. Não temos escolha senão lutar.
She is beautiful, but dangerous. Ela é bonita, mas perigosa.
They had no other resource but to apologize. Eles não tiveram outro recurso senão pedir desculpas.
But the possibility seems unlikely. Mas a possibilidade é improvável.
He will have no choice but to accept. Ele não terá escolha senão aceitar.
Wood floats, but iron sinks. Madeira flutua, mas ferro afunda.
You have no one to blame but yourself. Você não tem ninguém para culpar senão a si mesmo.
I like addition but not subtraction. Gosto de adição, mas não de subtração.
She will have no choice but to accept. Ela não terá escolha senão aceitar.
I was tired, but continued working. Estava cansado, mas continuei trabalhando.
He had no other resource but to run away. Ele não teve outro recurso senão correr.
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