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péro

[ˈpeɾo]

conj

LanguageCentral Bikol (Philippines)

Meaning
  1. but (used as a connector)
  2. but
  3. A conjunction used to connect two clauses when the second one contrasts with or introduces an exception to the first.
Examples

Gusto ko mag-adal, péro pagod na ako.

I want to study, but I am already tired.

Pronunciationˈpeɾo

Part of speechconj

Usage noteThis is a loanword from Spanish and is common in conversational Central Bikol.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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Source: adapted from English Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors) via kaikki.org (Wiktextract), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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