No. 1,452 in Spanish
mas
"Mas" means "but" in formal or literary contexts.
In a sentence
Quiero trabajar más duro para lograr mis objetivos.
I want to work harder to achieve my goals.
The word 'más' in this sentence acts as an adverb for comparison, equivalent to 'more' or 'harder' in English, describing the degree of effort to be exerted.
Ella es alta, mas no lo suficiente para jugar baloncesto profesional.
She is tall, but not tall enough to play professional basketball.
The word 'mas' in this sentence is a conjunction functioning similarly to 'but' in English, used to present a contrast or limitation.
Mientras más aprendo, más me doy cuenta de lo que no sé.
The more I learn, the more I realize what I don't know.
The word 'más' in this sentence is used as part of a comparative phrase, indicating an increasing degree or correlation between two actions.
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