Pero (en. But)

/ˈpɛ.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

conjunction

Used to indicate a contrary or opposing idea.

I wanted to go, but I have work.

Gusto ko sanang pumunta, pero may trabaho ako.

Connects two parts of a sentence with different thoughts.

It's very hot, but everyone is still happy.

Napaka-init, pero masaya pa rin ang lahat.

Indicates hesitation or rethinking of a statement.

I like him, but I'm having second thoughts.

Gusto ko siya, pero nagdadalawang-isip ako.

From Spanish 'pero'

But despite this

However, even with challenges.

Pero sa kabila nito

But that's not all

There are other aspects to consider.

Pero hindi lang iyon

but

A conjunction with a similar meaning to 'pero'.

ngunit

but

Another conjunction often used in place of 'pero'.

subalit

just but

I'm okay with everything, but just about the food.

Okay na ako sa lahat, pero lang sa kakain.

but also

I really want to watch the movie, but also the snacks smell good.

Gusto ko sana yung movie, pero at saka yung snacks mabango.

but then

I was late, but then I still made it.

Na-late ako, pero ayun na, nakaabot pa rin.