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"Por lo menos" is a phrase which is often translated as "at least", and "pero" is a conjunction which is often translated as "but". Learn more about the difference between "por lo menos" and "pero" below.
por lo menos(
pohr
 
loh
 
meh
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nohs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. at least
Te puedes quedar con la casa, pero por lo menos déjame el perro.You can keep the house, but at least leave me the dog.
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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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