perdonado
/pehr-doh-NAH-doh/
forgiven
A warm hug represents the feeling of being forgiven after a mistake.
perdonado(adjective)
forgiven
?having been granted a pardon or excused for a mistake
pardoned
?often used in official or more formal contexts
📝 In Action
Él se siente perdonado después de hablar con ella.
A2He feels forgiven after talking to her.
El pecado ha sido perdonado.
B1The sin has been forgiven.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the person
Since this acts as a description, you must change the ending to 'perdonada' for a woman or 'perdonados/as' for a group.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong ending
Mistake: "Using 'perdonado' for everyone regardless of gender."
Correction: Say 'Ella está perdonada' (She is forgiven) because she is female.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pairing with 'estar'
Use 'estar' (to be) when you want to say someone is currently in a state of having been forgiven.
The act of showing kindness after a mistake illustrates the concept of having forgiven.
📝 In Action
Ya te he perdonado por lo que hiciste.
A2I have already forgiven you for what you did.
¿Nos has perdonado?
A2Have you forgiven us?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Hidden' rule
When 'perdonado' follows the word 'haber' (he, has, ha, etc.) to mean 'have forgiven,' it NEVER changes its ending. It always ends in -o.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Changing the ending after 'have'
Mistake: "Saying 'Ellas han perdonadas'."
Correction: Say 'Ellas han perdonado'. When talking about the action itself with 'haber', the -o stays the same.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: perdonado
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'She is forgiven' using 'perdonado'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'perdón' and 'perdonado'?
'Perdón' is the noun (forgiveness itself), while 'perdonado' is the description (forgiven).
Can 'perdonado' mean 'excused'?
Yes, especially in the context of being excused from a duty or a small mistake, though 'disculpado' is more common for minor social slips.