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"Disculpa" is a form of "disculpa", a noun which is often translated as "apology". "Perdón" is a noun which is often translated as "forgiveness". Learn more about the difference between "disculpa" and "perdón" below.
la disculpa(
dees
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kool
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pah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
3. (informal) (used to apologize; second person 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?).
4. (informal) (used to request attention; second person 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?).
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!).