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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
but what,
but that conj		 dated (except that)salvo eso loc conj
Note: Used after an expressed or implied negative.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:

Compound Forms:
InglésEspañol
but what can you do? expr informal (expressing resignation)¿qué se le va a hacer? expr
 The workers may object, but what can you do; the project has to be done on time.
 Los trabajadores protestarán, ¿pero qué se le va a hacer? El trabajo se tiene que entregar a tiempo.
  (AR, coloquial)no queda otra expr
 ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. La propuesta no es muy conveniente, pero tendré que aceptarla igual, no queda otra.
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