Spanish - English (British) translations for "pero"
"pero" Spanish translation
Definition
The word 'pero' is a Spanish conjunction that means 'but' in English. It is used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory statement.
Part of speech
conjunction
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: However
Me gustaría ir al cine, pero no tengo dinero.
I would like to go to the movies, but I don't have any money.
Meaning: But
Estudié mucho para el examen, pero aún así saqué una mala nota.
I studied a lot for the exam, but still got a bad grade.
Meaning: Yet
Llegué temprano a la reunión, pero nadie más estaba allí.
I arrived early to the meeting, yet no one else was there.
Meaning: Nevertheless
No me gusta el café, pero lo tomaré porque necesito despertarme.
I don't like coffee, nevertheless I will drink it because I need to wake up.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Me gusta el helado, pero no puedo comerlo.
I like ice cream, but I can't eat it.
A1: Quiero ir al cine, pero no tengo dinero.
I want to go to the movies, but I don't have money.
A1: Ella es bonita, pero no es inteligente.
She is pretty, but she is not smart.
B1: Estudié mucho para el examen, pero no saqué una buena nota.
I studied a lot for the exam, but I didn't get a good grade.
B1: Ayer fui al supermercado, pero olvidé comprar leche.
Yesterday I went to the supermarket, but I forgot to buy milk.
B1: Quisiera viajar más, pero mi trabajo no me lo permite.
I would like to travel more, but my job doesn't allow me to.
C1: Había estudiado mucho para el examen, pero aún así no aprobé.
I had studied a lot for the exam, but still didn't pass.
C1: Siempre he querido aprender a tocar piano, pero nunca he tenido tiempo.
I have always wanted to learn how to play the piano, but I have never had time.
C1: Me encantaría ir de vacaciones, pero no puedo permitírmelo en este momento.
I would love to go on vacation, but I can't afford it at the moment.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Spanish, 'pero' is one of the most commonly used conjunctions and plays a crucial role in expressing contrast or contradiction in a sentence. It allows speakers to connect two ideas that are opposed or different from each other.
'Pero' is often used to present an alternative viewpoint or to introduce a conflicting idea. It helps to create balance and add complexity to the meaning of a sentence. This conjunction can be used in various contexts, such as expressing disagreement, stating exceptions, or highlighting unexpected outcomes.
It is important to note that 'pero' is not the only way to express contrast in Spanish. Other conjunctions like 'sin embargo' (however), 'aunque' (although), and 'sino' (but rather) can also be used depending on the specific context.