puwera
puwéra with stress marks
except; excluding
Usage Note
Puwera comes from Spanish 'fuera' (outside/except) and is used to indicate exclusion in a list or set. It frequently appears in the phrase 'puwera na lang' (except for that) or 'puwera ikaw' (except you). In folk superstition, 'puwera usog' is said as a protective phrase to ward off the evil eye.
Examples
" Lahat ay dumating, puwera siya. "
Natural Translation
Everyone came, except him.
Literal Translation
All the came, except he.
" Puwera sa kanila, lahat ay sumang-ayon. "
Natural Translation
Except for them, everyone agreed.
Literal Translation
Except to them, all are agreed.
" Puwedeng pumasok ang sinuman sa silid, puwera na lang sa mga walang dalang tamang identification card. "
Natural Translation
Anyone may enter the room, except those who don't have the proper identification card with them.
Literal Translation
Can enter the anyone in room, except just to the without bringing proper identification card.
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