Perdonó (en. Forgave)
/peɾðoˈno/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To free someone from a feeling of guilt or resentment.
She forgave her friend for the mistake he made.
Ella perdonó a su amigo por el error que cometió.
To give absolution for an offense or wrongdoing.
The judge waived the fine due to special circumstances.
El juez perdonó la multa debido a las circunstancias especiales.
To stop feeling resentment towards someone.
He forgave his ex-partner and moved on with his life.
Perdonó a su ex pareja y siguió adelante con su vida.
Etymology
From the Latin 'perdonare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
forgive and forget
To excuse without harboring resentment.
perdona y olvida
God's forgiveness
Compassion or divine absolution.
perdón de Dios
to forgive oneself
To accept mistakes and move on.
perdonarse a uno mismo
Related Words
forgiveness
Action or effect of forgiving.
perdón
to forgive
Act of freeing from an injury.
perdonar
offense
Action of offending or harming someone.
ofensa
Slang Meanings
Forgiven
You are forgiven, don't worry.
Estás perdonado, no te preocupes.
I forgive you
I forgive you, but don't forget it.
Te perdono, pero no lo olvides.