"Ти любиш вино, а вона любить макарони."

Translation: You like wine, and she likes pasta.

[Kal-in]

I thought "a" was "but" as well? What are the rules for using it? :P

[Vinnfred]

але is but. "а" is something like "while" and is used for mild contrast

[Kal-in]

Oops that's the one I wanted! Thank you. :)