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"Ay" is a form of "ay", an interjection which is often translated as "ow". "Perdón" is a noun which is often translated as "forgiveness". Learn more about the difference between "perdón" and "ay" below.
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!).
ay(
ay
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
b. jeez (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Ay! Me asustaste.Jeez! You scared me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
