te perdono
/te peɾdono/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I forgive you" is translated into Spanish as te perdono.
This phrase is a statement used to tell someone that you no longer feel angry or resentful toward them for a mistake. You can also use the phrase Perdono su error to specifically say "I forgive your mistake".
Which one should you use?
While te perdono is a verb phrase used to make a statement of forgiveness, the noun perdón is used when asking for forgiveness, meaning "forgiveness" or "pardon".
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal form te perdono uses the pronoun te, which is used when speaking to friends, family or peers. In formal contexts where you address someone as usted, you should use lo perdono if the person is a man or la perdono if the person is a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
/te peɾdono/
Did you know?
- The root of perdono is linked to the Latin perdo, which originally meant 'to give away' or 'to squander' something. This implies that to forgive is to let go of something you once possessed, like a grudge.
- The Spanish word perdón shares the same Latin root as the English word 'perdition', though one refers to salvation through forgiveness and the other to eternal damnation.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the act of saying te perdono is often accompanied by a physical gesture of touch, such as a hand on the shoulder or a hug, to signify the emotional release.
Examples in context
- Solo quiero que sepas que te perdono.I just want you to know that I forgive you.This sentence is useful for expressing the desire to let someone know you forgive them.Tatoeba #2192426 by marcelostockle, translation #2028624 by CK
- Te perdono.I forgive you.This is a simple way to state your forgiveness.Tatoeba #1422854 by hayastan, translation #1356768 by sacredceltic
- Alicia, te perdono porque te amo.Alice, I forgive you because I love you.This sentence shows how to express forgiveness within the context of love.Tatoeba #10963194 by carlosalberto, translation #10963184 by carlosalberto
- Te perdono, no te preocupesI forgive you, don't worry
- Te perdono, no hay dramaI forgive you, no problem
- Te perdono, no pasa nadaI forgive you, it's nothing
Example conversation
Elena apologizes to Daniel for forgetting his birthday.
- DanielNo pasa nada, Elena.It's okay, Elena.
- ElenaDe verdad lo siento mucho.I am truly very sorry.
- DanielEstá bien, te perdono.It's alright, I forgive you.
- ElenaGracias por entenderlo, Daniel.Thank you for understanding, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
