Spanish · Greetings & Phrases
Perdón
Excuse me / Sorry
Beginnerinterjection
Definition
Used to apologize or to get attention politely.
Example
Perdón, ¿puede repetir eso?
Excuse me, can you repeat that?
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'perdonare,' meaning 'to pardon.' It has evolved in usage to represent both a request for forgiveness and calling for attention.
How & Where It’s Used
'Perdón' is used informally to ask for forgiveness or to get someone's attention. It is common in everyday speech across regions.