perdone

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?
5.
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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