Perdón (en. Sorry)

/peɾˈðon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Act of forgiving an offense or a mistake.

Example sentence: I asked for pardon for my behavior.

Le pedí perdón por mi comportamiento.

Definition: Permission or tolerance for a fault.

Example sentence: Pardon is fundamental in human relationships.

El perdón es fundamental en las relaciones humanas.

verb

Definition: To excuse or render a penalty ineffective.

Example sentence: He asked for pardon and promised not to do it again.

Él pidió perdón y prometió no volver a hacerlo.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'perdonare', which means 'to let go' or 'to forgive'.

Phrase: to give pardon

Meaning: To offer an apology to someone.

dar perdón

Phrase: forgive yourself

Meaning: To accept and move on from your own mistakes.

perdónate a ti mismo

Phrase: sorry for bothering you

Meaning: To apologize for causing discomfort to another person.

perdón por molestarte

Related word: excuse

Description: Reasoning or allegation to excuse an action.

disculpa

Related word: exoneration

Description: Release from blame or responsibility.

exoneración

Related word: judicial pardon

Description: The power to forgive a penalty imposed by justice.

perdón judicial

Meaning: Pardon in a lighter or informal context.

Example: When I say 'sorry' to my friend for making a bad joke.

Cuando le digo 'perdón' a mi amigo por hacer una broma pesada.

Meaning: Use of pardon as a tool for reconciliation.

Example: In a group of friends, we always say 'sorry' to keep the peace.

En grupo de amigos, siempre decimos 'perdón' para mantener la paz.