pero

/ˈpeɾo/
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A common Spanish term meaning but.

Examples

  • Practica pero en una frase breve.
    Practise but in a short sentence.
  • Escuché pero en una conversación.
    I heard but in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con pero.
    The book includes an example with but.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar pero correctamente.
    Today I learned to use but correctly.
  • La profesora explicó pero en clase.
    The teacher explained but in class.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

conjunction
everyday
neutral
Used in ordinary Spanish with the meaning but.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó pero en clase.
    The teacher explained but in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar pero correctamente.
    Today I learned to use but correctly.
  • Escuché pero en una conversación.
    I heard but in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con pero.
    The book includes an example with but.
  • Practica pero en una frase breve.
    Practise but in a short sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does pero mean?

pero means but.

Is pero common?

Yes. It is common in present-day everyday Spanish.

Is pero formal?

It is neutral and works in ordinary conversation.

How do you use pero?

Use it when the context calls for but.

Should beginners learn pero?

Yes. It is useful core vocabulary for beginners.

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