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pro

pro

noun PROH Rare

Origin: From Latin pro (in favour of).

Also means

advantage

Usage Note

Pro is used in the phrase los pros y los contras (the pros and cons); as a noun meaning 'advantage' its plural is pros, not invariable. As a prefix it means 'in favour of': proeuropeo, prodemocracia. In informal speech the English-influenced el pro (a professional) appears, but profesional or experto are standard.

Examples

"Hay que analizar los pros y los contras antes de decidir."

Natural Translation

You have to analyse the pros and cons before deciding.

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