Perro the dog & perro the "but"

Question

Which is which? Are they the same?

Answer 1

perro the dog & pero "but"

Answer 2

Excuse me??

Oh, pero= but

Not the same spelling nor the same pronounciation.

• As they say in the trade, they constitute a "minimal pair". (i.e. provide evidence why it is important to distinguish between the single and double "r"). - samdie Sep 17, 2009

Answer 3

the "but" is spelled with single r: pero

Answer 4

but = pero dog = perro