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"Excuse me" is a phrase which is often translated as "perdón", and "What time is it?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Qué hora es?". Learn more about the difference between "excuse me" and "What time is it?" below.
excuse me(
ehk
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skyuz
 
mi
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. perdón
Excuse me. Could I have a menu, please?Perdón, ¿me puede traer un menú, por favor?
b. disculpe
Excuse me. Is this the right train for New York?Disculpe, ¿es este el tren para ir a Nueva York?
a. perdone
Excuse me; I didn't hear what you said.Perdone, no oí lo que dijo.
b. cómo (less formal)
Have you seen Anna? - Excuse me?¿Has visto a Anna? - ¿Cómo?
a. perdone
Excuse me! I thought this seat was free.¡Perdone! Pensé que este asiento estaba libre.
b. perdón
I didn't realize you were in a meeting. Excuse me.No me di cuenta de que estabas en una reunión. Perdón.
a. permiso
He didn't even say "excuse me"; he just barged past.Ni siquiera dijo "permiso", pasó a empujones.
a. permítame
Please excuse me a minute. I need to check something.Permítame un momento, por favor. Tengo que comprobar algo.
a. un momento
Excuse me! I was first in line.¡Un momento! Yo estaba primero.
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What time is it?(
wuht
 
taym
 
ihz
 
iht
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Qué hora es?
What time is it? - It's one in the afternoon.¿Qué hora es? - Es la una de la tarde.
b. ¿Qué horas son?
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Hey, what time is it? - It's nine in the morning.Oye, ¿qué horas son? - Son las nueve de la mañana.
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