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"Perdona" is a form of "perdona", a phrase which is often translated as "excuse me". "Disculpa" is a form of "disculpa", a noun which is often translated as "apology". Learn more about the difference between "perdona" and "disculpa" below.
perdona
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to call someone's attention; second person singular)
a. excuse me
Perdona, ¿tienes hora?Excuse me, do you have the time?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to apologize; second person singular)
a. I'm sorry
¡Ay! ¡Me pisaste! - ¡Uy, perdona!Ouch! You stepped on my foot! - Oh, I'm sorry!
b. excuse me
¡Perdona! Pensé que no había nadie en el baño.Excuse me! I thought no one was in the bathroom.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to ask permission to go past; second person singular)
a. excuse me
Perdona. - ¡Oye, no empujes! - ¡Lo siento, es una urgencia!Excuse me. - Hey, don't push! - I'm sorry, it's an emergency!
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to ask for something to be repeated; second person singular)
a. excuse me
Llevas los cordones de los zapatos desatados. - ¿Perdona?Your shoes are unlaced. - Excuse me?
5.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to object or disagree; second person singular)
a. excuse me
Ese asiento es mío. - Perdona, pero yo llegué primero.That's my seat. - Excuse me, I got here first.
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. apology
Me pidió que escribiera una disculpa al grupo.He asked me to write an apology to the group.
Mil disculpas por mi atraso.Many apologies for my lateness.
a. excuse
Me dio una disculpa por haber llegado tarde.He gave me an excuse for arriving late.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to apologize; second person singular)
a. sorry
¡Disculpa! No te vi ahí.Sorry! I didn't see you there.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(used to request attention; second person singular)
a. excuse me
¡Disculpa! ¿Sabe por dónde queda el parque?Excuse me! Do you know where the park is?
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