diff --git a/DOCS/mplayer.1 b/DOCS/mplayer.1
index c0f888aa97..79bc276f14 100644
--- a/DOCS/mplayer.1
+++ b/DOCS/mplayer.1
@@ -1205,7 +1205,7 @@ The OSD may be usable with the overlay (not on TV) by drawing it in the
 colorkey.
 With the default colorkey settings you may get variable results, usually you
 will see the colorkey around the characters or some other funny effect.
-Buf if you properly adjust the colorkey settings you should be able to get
+But if you properly adjust the colorkey settings you should be able to get
 acceptable results.
 .
 .RSs