but wait

but wait(
buht
 
weyt
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pero espera
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
I'll see you on the mountain! - But wait, what part of the mountain? I don't know where to go.¡Te veo en la montaña! - Pero espera, ¿qué parte de la montaña? No sé dónde ir.
b. pero espere
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
You're fired. - But wait, why?Estás despedido. - Pero espera, ¿por qué?
a. pero esperen (plural)
You guys can go ahead, but wait if I call you.Ustedes pueden ir hacia adelante, pero esperen si los llamo.
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