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Ma
Used to introduce a contrast or an exception to a previous statement. It is one of the most common ways to express opposition.
Examples in context
Vorrei uscire ma piove molto forte.
I would like to go out but it is raining hard.
Ho fame ma non voglio cucinare.
I am hungry but I do not want to cook.
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