Perdones (en. Sorry)

/peɾˈðones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Action of forgiving or excusing.

Pardons are necessary to maintain peace in a relationship.

Los perdones son necesarios para mantener la paz en una relación.

Expression used to request an apology.

I always ask for pardons when I make a mistake.

Siempre pido perdones cuando cometo un error.

Acknowledgment of a grievance and the decision not to retaliate.

Pardons can be difficult, but they are liberating.

Los perdones pueden ser difíciles, pero son liberadores.

It comes from the verb 'perdonar,' which derives from the Latin 'perdonare.'

to give pardons

To request an apology from someone.

dar perdones

to ask for pardons

Action of requesting someone's forgiveness.

pedir perdones

to receive pardons

To be forgiven for a fault or mistake.

recibir perdones

forgiveness

Act of forgiving, granting indulgence.

perdón

to exculpate

Releasing someone from blame or responsibility.

exculpar

reconciliation

Agreement between parties to restore a relationship.

reconciliación

Forgiveness among friends is taken lightly.

Between us, pardons are just a formality.

Entre nosotros, los perdones son solo un trámite.

Forgiveness used in comedic or unexpected situations.

I made a joke and then asked for forgiveness, but everyone laughed.

Hice un chiste y luego pedí perdones, pero todos se rieron.