How to Say ‘But only if’ in Mexican Spanish
Pero solo si
PEH-roh SOH-loh see
[PEH-roh SOH-loh see]
💬 Usage Tip: Combines contrast with condition for more complex needs.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Often used in serious commitments or deals.
Phrase Breakdown
Pero
[PEH-roh]
But
Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
Comeré el postre, pero solo si es chocolate.
I will eat the dessert, but only if it is chocolate.
Solo si
SOH-loh see
Words in this phrase
solo
[SOH-loh]
Only
Exclusively or solely; not more than.
Funciona solo si lo enciendes.
It works only if you turn it on.
si
[see]
If
On condition that.
Iremos de viaje pero solo si no llueve.
We will go on a trip but only if it doesn't rain.
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