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"Hombre" is a noun which is often translated as "man", and "pero" is a conjunction which is often translated as "but". Learn more about the difference between "hombre" and "pero" below.
el hombre(
ohm
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breh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. man
Había dos hombres y tres mujeres en la cola.There were two men and three women in line.
a. man
Cuando el hombre llegó al continente, alteró el ecosistema.When man reached the continent, he disturbed the ecosystem.
b. mankind
Aún creo que el hombre es capaz de lo bueno.I still believe mankind is capable of good.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. come on
¡Hombre, no te enfades!Come on, don't be upset!
b. are you kidding me
¿Te gusta el café? - ¡Hombre! ¡Moriría sin él!Do you like coffee? - Are you kidding me? I'd die without it!
c. you bet
¿Te parece atractiva Jenny? - ¡Hombre!Do you find Jenny attractive? - You bet!
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pero(
peh
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roh
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. but
Te quiero comprar algo, pero no tengo dinero.I want to buy you something but I don't have any money.
a. but
¡Pero no quiero irme a casa!But I don't want to go home!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. fault
¿Qué pero le encontraste a ese cuento?What fault did you find in that story?
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