perdóname

per-DOH-nah-meh/peɾˈðonaˌme/

“perdóname” means “Forgive me” in Spanish (A direct request for forgiveness (informal)).

Forgive me

Also: Pardon me

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A simple, colorful storybook illustration showing one cartoon character kneeling slightly and offering a single daisy to another character who is looking down but starting to smile, symbolizing a request for forgiveness.

infinitiveperdonar

gerundperdonando

past Participleperdonado

📝 In Action

Perdóname, no fue mi intención romper tu juguete.

Forgive me, it wasn't my intention to break your toy.

¡Perdóname! No vi que estabas ahí.

Pardon me! I didn't see you were there.

Necesito hablar contigo. Perdóname por llamarte tan tarde.

I need to talk to you. Forgive me for calling you so late.

Word Connections

Synonyms

discúlpame (Excuse/forgive me (informal))
lo siento (I'm sorry)

Common Collocations

te pido perdón – I ask for your forgiveness

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedperdona

yoperdono

túperdonas

ellos/ellas/ustedesperdonan

nosotrosperdonamos

vosotrosperdonáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedperdonaba

yoperdonaba

túperdonabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesperdonaban

nosotrosperdonábamos

vosotrosperdonabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedperdonó

yoperdoné

túperdonaste

ellos/ellas/ustedesperdonaron

nosotrosperdonamos

vosotrosperdonasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedperdone

yoperdone

túperdones

ellos/ellas/ustedesperdonen

nosotrosperdonemos

vosotrosperdonéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedperdonara/perdonase

yoperdonara/perdonase

túperdonaras/perdonases

ellos/ellas/ustedesperdonaran/perdonasen

nosotrosperdonáramos/perdonásemos

vosotrosperdonarais/perdonaseis

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Words that translate to "perdóname" in Spanish:

pardon me→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: perdóname

Question 1 of 2

Which form should you use when apologizing to a close friend?

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👥 Word Family▼

perdonar(to forgive) — Verb

perdón(forgiveness; pardon) — Noun

perdóneme(Forgive me (formal)) — Verb phrase

🎵 Rhymes▼

llámamedámelo

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the verb *perdonar*, which itself comes from the Latin prefix *per-* (meaning 'through' or 'completely') and *donare* (meaning 'to give'). So, the original sense is 'to completely give away' (the offense).

First recorded: The root verb *perdonar* appeared in Spanish texts around the 13th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: perdonamiFrench: pardonne-moi

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Perdóname vs. Perdóneme? What's the difference?

They both mean 'Forgive me,' but they use different levels of politeness. 'Perdóname' uses the informal 'tú' form for friends and family. 'Perdóneme' uses the formal 'usted' form for strangers, older people, or professionals.

Can I use 'Perdóname' just to get someone's attention?

Yes, absolutely! While it literally means 'Forgive me,' it is very commonly used as a polite way to say 'Excuse me' or 'Pardon me' when interrupting someone or walking past them.