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How to Say "excepting" in Spanish

The Spanish word forexceptingis salvandoB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
verbB2
leaving something out of a statement
A group of red apples in a wooden bowl with one single green apple placed outside on the table.

Examples

Salvando las distancias, su estilo es parecido al de Picasso.

Aside from the obvious differences (making allowances for the gap), his style is similar to Picasso's.

Están salvando los últimos obstáculos antes de firmar el contrato.

They are overcoming the final obstacles before signing the contract.

The 'Excepting' Use

When used at the start of a sentence, 'salvando' often means you are setting aside a specific fact or difference to make a point.

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