Perdon (en. Sorry)

/peɾˈðon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Act of forgiving someone for an offense or mistake.

I asked my friend for pardon for what I said.

Le pedí perdón a mi amigo por lo que dije.

Feeling of indulgence towards someone who has done something wrong.

Pardon is essential for healing relationships.

El perdón es esencial para sanar relaciones.

From Latin 'perdonare', which means 'to forgive, to free from a burden'.

pardon for

Expression used to apologize for something specific.

perdón por

God's pardon

Concept associated with the absolution of sins in a religious context.

perdón de Dios

to give pardon

Act of granting pardon to someone.

dar perdón

excuse

Explanation or reason to justify an action.

disculpa

indulgence

Tolerance towards the mistakes of others.

indulgencia

exoneration

Release from an obligation or guilt.

exoneración

Pardon in colloquial tone to downplay the seriousness of an offense.

Sorry, it wasn't my intention to offend you!

¡Perdón, no era mi intención ofenderte!

Use of 'pardon' to interrupt or ask for attention.

Pardon, may I ask a question?

Perdón, ¿puedo hacer una pregunta?