What is the difference between perdon and perdone
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I have another language course that says "excuse me" is perdon, here they want to use perdone. Why the extra e.
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updated Nov 27, 2013
posted by ionisme
Welcome to the forum! :) - 0066c384, Mar 28, 2011
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Perdón = (Te/le pido) perdón = I ask you forgiveness (literal translation)
Perdone = (Le ruego que me) perdone = I beg you to forgive me (literal translation)
The first one is a noun used as an interjection. The second one is a more formal way to apologize using a polite verb form. Spanish politeness levels do not have a direct equivalent in English, so you can't expect a perfect translation.
updated Jan 23, 2014
posted by lazarus1907
Great answer! :) - 0066c384, Mar 28, 2011
Thank you, so in this course they say you should use Peronde to say "excuse me". Wouldn't this be an interjection and perdon would be more appropriate - ionisme, Mar 28, 2011
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What does voss mean in english
updated Nov 27, 2013
posted by kathywilkins
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what is perdone voss in english
updated Nov 27, 2013
posted by kathywilkins
