Perdóname (en. Forgive me)

/peɾˈðo̝.na.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of asking for forgiveness or apologies from someone.
Forgive me for being late to the meeting.
Perdóname por llegar tarde a la reunión.
Expression used to excuse oneself for a mistake.
Forgive me, I didn't mean to offend you.
Perdóname, no quise ofenderte.
A way to acknowledge an offense and request reconciliation.
Forgive me, I was wrong to make that statement.
Perdóname, me equivoqué al hacer esa afirmación.

Etymology

From the verb 'forgive,' which comes from the Latin 'perdonare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Forgive me for my life
Expression used to ask for forgiveness emphatically.
Perdóname la vida
Forgive me, it was a mistake
Phrase used to apologize after making a mistake.
Perdóname, fue un error
Forgive me if I offended you
A form of apology when one feels they have harmed someone.
Perdóname si te ofendí

Related Words

pardon
Acceptance of an offense and renunciation of punishment.
perdón
excuse
Reason or justification given to excuse a mistake or fault.
disculpa
offense
Act that causes harm or damage to someone.
ofensa

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression for apologizing informally.
If I broke your phone, forgive me, it wasn't my intention.
Si rompí tu celular, perdóname, no era mi intención.
Used in a context where one seeks to restore a good relationship.
Forgive me, buddy, it was just a misunderstanding.
Perdóname, compadre, fue solo un malentendido.