sino vs sino que

Question

I know that the rule is to use sino que when there is a different conjugated verb in the second clause after sino. If it is the same verb, we don't need to use it at all: Juan no bebía vino sino ron. But what if we decide to include the verb? Then do we use sino que (even though it is not a different verb?). Juan no bebía vino sino que ron.

I would appreciate your help on this one.

Accepted Answer

Hola Carol
In that case, you really need to include the verb, so, you can either use "sino" or "sino que + verb" but not sino que (with no verb):

Juan no bebía vino sino ron. (correct)
Juan no bebía vino sino que bebía ron. (correct)
Juan no bebía vino sino que ron. (incorrect)

Saludos

Answer

Thank you so much.  I now understand it completely.  I truly appreciate your quick reply!!!