perdão
forgiveness / pardon
Pronunciation
/pɨɾˈdɐ̃w̃/
Cultural Note
'Perdão' as an interjection is used similarly to 'pardon' in English, as a polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves. In a deeper sense, 'pedir perdão' (to ask for forgiveness) is considered more serious than 'pedir desculpa' (to apologize) and implies a deeper wrongdoing.
📝 Example Sentences
Peço-te perdão por tudo o que fiz.
I ask your forgiveness for everything I did.
O perdão é essencial para seguir em frente.
Forgiveness is essential to move forward.
Perdão, pode repetir?
Pardon me, can you repeat that?
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