How to Say "you forgive" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you forgive” is “excusas” — A2 level.
Examples
Tú excusas mi ignorancia, pero ¿qué significa esa palabra?
You excuse my ignorance, but what does that word mean?
Si tú excusas su comportamiento, él nunca aprenderá.
If you excuse his behavior, he will never learn.
The 'Tú' Form
The form 'excusas' is the way you talk about what 'tú' (you, informal) are doing in the present tense, whether stating a fact (Indicative) or expressing a wish/doubt (Subjunctive).
Mixing up 'excusar' and 'disculpar'
Mistake: “Sometimes learners use 'excusar' when they mean 'disculpar' (to apologize). 'Disculpar' is more common for asking for a pardon for a small interruption.”
Correction: Use 'excusar' when talking about forgiving a serious error or justifying a major action. Use 'disculpar' for 'Pardon me' or 'Excuse me'.
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