não senão

nothing but; can only; cannot but

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nothing but; can only; cannot but A formal or literary expression meaning “nothing but” before a noun, or “can only” / “cannot but” before a verb. In everyday Portuguese, “apenas” or “só” is more common.
PO: Não posso senão aceitar o seu convite.
EN: I can only accept your invitation.