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Conjunction

1(literary)but

Quiso ir, mas no pudo.

He wanted to go, but he couldn't.

Lo intentó con todas sus fuerzas, mas fue en vano.

He tried with all his might, but it was in vain.

Era rico, mas no feliz.

He was rich, but not happy.

Quería ir, mas no pude.

I wanted to go, but I couldn't.

Lo intentamos, mas fue en vano.

We tried, but it was in vain.

Quería ir, mas no tuve tiempo.

I wanted to go, but I didn't have time.

Es bueno, mas no perfecto.

It's good, but not perfect.