pero bueno

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌpeɾo ˈbweno/ [ˌpe.ɾo ˈβ̞we.no]
  • Syllabification: pe‧ro bue‧no

Interjection

pero bueno

  1. Expresses indignation, annoyance or surprise: hey
  2. Expresses resignation/acceptance: but oh well, but hey, but whatever you say, but okay
    Saqué un 7/10 en el examen, pero bueno, es lo que hay.
    I got a 7/10 on the exam, but oh well, it is what it is.
    Me acabo de poner malo, pero bueno, al menos es sábado.
    I just got sick, but hey, at least it's Saturday.
    "Tengo muy buena memoria así que me irá bien el examen." "Te olvidaste la chaqueta en casa, pero bueno."
    "My memory's very good, so I'll do well on the exam." "You forgot your jacket at home, but okay."
  3. Used for a change of subject: (but) in any case, (but) anyway
  4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see pero,‎ bueno.