Perdóneme (en. Excuse me)

/peɾˈðoneme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To ask for forgiveness in a formal or polite manner.
Excuse me, I didn’t mean to offend you.
Perdóneme, no quise ofenderle.
To request apologies for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Excuse me for arriving late to the meeting.
Perdóneme por llegar tarde a la reunión.
To express remorse or sadness for an action.
Excuse me, it was a mistake on my part.
Perdóneme, fue un error de mi parte.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Excuse me, please
A polite request for forgiveness.
Perdóneme, por favor
Excuse me for the inconvenience
Expression used to apologize for causing inconvenience.
Perdóneme la molestia
I ask for your forgiveness
A direct request for forgiveness from another person.
Le pido perdón

Related Words

pardon
The act of forgiving.
perdón
excuse
Explanation given to apologize for a mistake.
disculpa
to excuse
To justify a mistake or wrongdoing.
excusar

Slang Meanings

Informal apology when a mistake is made.
Oh, excuse me! I didn't realize you were here.
¡Ay, perdóneme! No me di cuenta de que estabas aquí.
Expression used to downplay an offense.
Excuse me, it wasn't my intention to offend you.
Perdóneme, no era mi intención ofenderte.