Phrase · 🥊 Countering arguments
No solo no ahorra tiempo, sino que lo complica todo.
Not only does it not save time, it makes everything more complicated.
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Why every word is where it is
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- solo → sino: no solo … sino que
- lo → todo: doubles todo
Why it's built this way
The notes match the numbers above.
- 1No solo … sino que: the second point is stronger; before a verb, add que.
- 2With todo as the object, Spanish adds lo: lo complica todo. Direct object pronouns and personal a →