Question

pero vs. sino
pero means _________. use it when you want to add more information.
sino means _______ or _______. use it when the first part of the sentence is negative and the second part corrects it.
hint: if the first part of the sentence uses _______, you probably need _______.
ejemplos:
josé es inteligente, pero no saca buenas notas.
josé is smart, but he doesn’t get good grades.
los estudiantes no se acuestan temprano, sino tarde.
the students don’t go to bed early, but rather late.

Explanation:

"Pero" introduces a contrast, meaning "but". "Sino" corrects a negative statement, meaning "but rather" or "but instead". The hint refers to negative "no" requiring "sino".

Answer:

Pero means but. Sino means but rather or but instead. Hint: If the first part of the sentence uses no, you probably need sino.