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"Sin" is a form of "sin", a preposition which is often translated as "without". "Pero" is a conjunction which is often translated as "but". Learn more about the difference between "sin" and "pero" below.
sin(
seen
)
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. without
No voy a comprarlo sin un descuento.I am not buying it without a discount.
No sé vivir sin ti.I can't live without you.
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pero(
peh
-
roh
)
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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