pedro

American  

[pee-droh, pey-] / ˈpi droʊ, ˈpeɪ- /

noun

Cards.

plural

pedros

1. any of several varieties of the game all fours in which the five of trumps counts at its face value.

2. the five of trumps.

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Etymology

Origin of pedro

First recorded in 1870–75; from Spanish: literally, “Peter”; see Peter ( def. )

Example Sentences

She is part of the research team led by José Pedro Friedmann Angeli, Professor of Translational Cell Biology.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Taft 13, San Pedro 9: Nate Swinson delivered four hits and Mauricio Vargas had three hits in the Division I win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"Last year Pedro Pascal flew to Cannes in an economy seat. There's no reason the rest of them can't do the same, or take the train where possible," she said.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

High among Calva’s priorities while on the Croisette is meeting one of his cinematic idols, Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar, whose latest film, “Bitter Christmas,” is playing in the main competition.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

I mean, it’s hard to believe that she could have been talking about Pedro.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez