perdoar
to forgive
Pronunciation
/pɨɾduˈaɾ/
Cultural Note
Perdoar carries deep emotional weight in Portuguese-speaking cultures. The Catholic heritage of Portugal and Brazil makes forgiveness a central cultural value. The expression 'perdoa-me' (forgive me) is considered more heartfelt and serious than 'desculpa,' which is used for lighter apologies.
📝 Example Sentences
Eu perdoo-te, mas não vou esquecer.
I forgive you, but I won't forget.
É difícil perdoar uma traição.
It's hard to forgive a betrayal.
Ela pediu que eu a perdoasse.
She asked me to forgive her.
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