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"Discúlpame" is a form of "discúlpame", a phrase which is often translated as "forgive me". "Perdón" is a noun which is often translated as "forgiveness". Learn more about the difference between "discúlpame" and "perdón" below.
discúlpame(
dees
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kool
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pah
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meh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (imperative; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. forgive me
Discúlpame por llegar tarde, pero había un embotellamiento.Forgive me for arriving late, but there was a traffic jam.
el perdón, perdón(
pehr
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dohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. forgiveness
Solo Dios puede darte el perdón que buscas.Only God can grant the forgiveness you seek.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).