es pobre, pero

is poor, but

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is poor, but Introduces a contrast between being poor and what follows.
SP: Es pobre, pero siempre ayuda a sus vecinos.
EN: He is poor, but he always helps his neighbors.

Él es pobre, pero es muy orgulloso para pedir ayuda.

He is poor, but he is too proud to ask for help.

Es pobre, pero no le importa el dinero.

He is poor, but he doesn't care about money.

Es pobre, pero no se preocupa por el dinero.

He is poor, but he doesn't worry about money.

Tom es pobre, pero está feliz.

Tom is poor, but he is happy.

Ella es pobre, pero es feliz.

She is poor, but she is happy.

Es pobre, pero valiente y honesto.

He is poor, but brave and honest.

— El Auto De La Compadecida (2000)

Es pobre, pero feliz.

He is poor, but happy.

George es pobre, pero siempre está feliz.

George is poor, but he is always happy.