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perdón

/peɾˈðon/
noun★Intermediate
formal

Expression used to apologize or ask for forgiveness

Perdón, ¿dónde está la estación de tren?

Excuse me, where is the train station?

Lo siento, perdón por el error

I'm sorry, excuse me for the mistake

💡

Used to express regret or seek forgiveness

⚖️Law
legal

Pardon or forgiveness

El juez concedió el perdón al acusado

The judge granted pardon to the accused

Collocations

pedir perdónto ask for forgivenessconceder el perdónto grant forgiveness

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Antonyms

Related Phrases

perdón porphrase
excuse me for

💡Pro Tip

Politeness

Using 'perdón' is a polite way to apologize or interrupt someone

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'perdonare', to forgive

📝Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts

Diccionario Español-Inglés

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