perdón
sorry, pardon, excuse me
Pronunciation
/peɾ.ˈðon/
Cultural Note
Perdón works as both an apology and an 'excuse me.' It is less formal than 'disculpe' but more sincere than 'lo siento' in minor situations. In crowded places like the Madrid metro, a quick 'perdón' is the standard way to navigate through people. For serious apologies, 'lo siento mucho' is preferred.
📝 Example Sentences
Perdón, ¿podría pasar?
Excuse me, could I get through?
Perdón por llegar tarde.
Sorry for arriving late.
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