Translation of Spanish word "excepto" to English
excepto
/ekˈθep.to/
Meaning
PrepositionUsed to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
How to use
Excepto ('except / apart from') is used to exclude something from a group. Todos excepto tú — Everyone except you.
🇬🇧 English
except
Example
Todos están aquí excepto María.
Everyone is here except Maria.
Trabajo todos los días excepto domingo.
I work every day except Sunday.
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Common phrases
- excepto que— except that
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What does the Spanish word "excepto" mean?▼
The Spanish word "excepto" means "except" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Todos están aquí excepto María." (which translates as "Everyone is here except Maria.").
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