pero
but
Beginner Conjunction
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Pronunciation
/ˈpeɾo/
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Cultural Note
Spanish has several words for 'but': 'pero' (general), 'sino' (used after a negative to mean 'but rather'), and 'sino que' (before a conjugated verb). Compare: 'No es rojo, sino azul' (It's not red, but blue) vs. 'Es bonito, pero caro' (It's pretty, but expensive). Don't confuse 'pero' with 'perro' (dog) — the double r changes the meaning entirely.
📝 Example Sentences
Quiero ir, pero no puedo.
I want to go, but I can't.
Es pequeño pero cómodo.
It's small but comfortable.