perdono
forgiveness / pardon
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/perˈdoːno/
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Cultural Note
Perdono has a dual use: as a formal request for forgiveness and as a polite interjection meaning 'pardon me' (similar to 'scusi'). In Catholic Italy, the concept of perdono is deeply rooted in spiritual practice and the idea of divine mercy.
📝 Example Sentences
Ti chiedo perdono per quello che ho fatto.
I ask your forgiveness for what I did.
Il perdono è un atto di forza, non di debolezza.
Forgiveness is an act of strength, not weakness.
Perdono? Non ho capito.
Pardon? I didn't understand.