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"Perdone" is a form of "perdone", a phrase which is often translated as "excuse me". "Perdón" is a noun which is often translated as "forgiveness". Learn more about the difference between "perdone" and "perdón" below.
perdone
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 formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used to call someone's attention; second person singular)
a. excuse me
Perdone, ¿tiene usted fuego?Excuse me, do you have a light?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used to apologize; second person singular)
a. I'm sorry
Eso no es asunto suyo. - Perdone, señora. No quería molestarla.That's none of your business. - I'm sorry, ma'am. I didn't mean to bother you.
b. excuse me
"Perdone. Me equivoqué de número," dijo el hombre antes de colgar."Excuse me. Wrong number," said the man before hanging up.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used to ask permission to go past; second person singular)
a. excuse me
Perdone. - Ah, pase, pase. Yo estoy esperando a otro autobús.Excuse me. - Yeah, please, go ahead. I'm waiting for a different bus.
4.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used to ask for something to be repeated; second person singular)
a. excuse me
El examen será el próximo jueves. - ¿Perdone? ¿Puede repetir, por favor?The test will be next Thursday. - Excuse me? Could you repeat that, please?
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(used to object or disagree; second person singular)
a. excuse me
Esta zona es para personal de la embajada. No puede estacionar aquí. - ¿Perdone? Soy la agregada de prensa.This area is for embassy personnel only. You can't park here. - Excuse me? I'm the press attaché.
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. forgiveness
Solo Dios puede darte el perdón que buscas.Only God can grant the forgiveness you seek.
b. pardon (law)
El gobernador le extendió el perdón al prisionero.The governor granted the inmate a pardon.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. excuse me
Perdón, ¿me puede dar la hora?Excuse me, do you have the time?
b. pardon me
Perdón, no te oigo con la música.Pardon me, I can't hear you over the music.
c. sorry
¡Perdón! No fue mi intención pisarte el pie.Sorry! I didn't mean to step on your foot.
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