pero

but; well well; so; well (used for emphasis); expresses surprise

“Mi casa es pequeña, pero cómoda.” — My house is small, but comfortable.

Inherited from Old Spanish pero (“but”), from Late Latin per hoc (“for this reason”, literally “through this”). Compare Italian però, Old Franco-Provençal enperoi.

but (instance of saying "but"); but (restriction)

“¡Nada de peros!” — No buts!

Inherited from Old Spanish pero (“but”), from Late Latin per hoc (“for this reason”, literally “through this”). Compare Italian però, Old Franco-Provençal enperoi.