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perdón

forgiveness

noun pehr-DOHN Rare

Also means

pardon

Usage Note

Perdón functions both as a noun (forgiveness, pardon) and as an interjection meaning 'excuse me' or 'sorry.' The verb perdonar means 'to forgive.' The polite phrase con perdón (excuse the expression) is used when saying something potentially offensive. Unlike English 'pardon,' Spanish perdón is used freely in casual apology.

Examples

"Te pido perdón de corazón."

Natural Translation

I sincerely ask for your forgiveness.

Literal Translation

I ask you forgiveness from the heart.

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