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Can I have examples of when to use "bensì"? Does it mean "but", "rather", "but rather"?
Can I have examples of when to use "bensì"? Does it mean "but", "rather", "but rather"?
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Non andiamo a casa, bensì al supermercato. = We aren't going to home, but (rather) to the supermarket.
Non è colpa sua, bensì di Giacomo. = It's not his fault, but Giacomo's
Non mangiamo pesce, bensì pasta. = We aren't eating fish, but (rather) pasta.
It means "but", "but rather"
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