Perdonase (en. Forgive)

/peɾ.do'na.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To grant forgiveness to someone or to oneself.
It is important to forgive yourself for your mistakes.
Es importante que te perdones a ti mismo por tus errores.
To release someone from a feeling of guilt.
When I forgave him, I felt a great relief.
Cuando lo perdonase, sentí un gran alivio.
To stop feeling resentment towards someone or something.
He finally decided to forgive her for what she did.
Finalmente decidió perdonarle por lo que hizo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to spare one's life
Grant oneself a second chance.
perdonarse la vida
to give oneself a pardon
Accepting forgiveness in conflict situations.
darse un perdón

Related Words

forgiveness
Act of forgiving.
perdón
forgiver
A person who forgives.
perdonador
forgiving
Having the character of forgiveness.
perdonativo

Slang Meanings

To forgive unconditionally.
When he told her he would do it, it was just a verbal pardon.
Cuando le dijo que lo haría, solo fue un perdón de palabra.
To make peace.
After so many fights, they finally decided to forgive each other.
Después de tantas peleas, finalmente se decidieron a perdonarse.