perdóname la vida
/peɾdoname la bida/from spelling rules
To say "spare my life" in Spanish, use perdóname la vida.
The phrase perdóname la vida is used in high-stakes, dramatic or life-threatening situations, often seen in historical or cinematic contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "forgive me the life".
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb perdonar can be used to describe canceling a financial debt, implying that sparing someone's life is like waiving a debt that is owed.
- While perdón is a common, polite way to say 'excuse me' in a cafe, the same root word carries the weight of life-and-death mercy in the phrase perdóname la vida.
- In Spanish, you use the definite article la instead of the possessive 'my' because the object of the action is already implied to belong to the speaker.
Examples in context
- Por favor, perdóname la vida.Please spare my life.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase perdóname la vida.Tatoeba #5093700 by cueyayotl, translation #2478596 by Hybrid
- Ten piedad de mí, por favor. No quiero morir.Have mercy on me, please. I don't want to die.
- ¡No me mates, perdóname la vida!Don't kill me, spare my life!
- Te lo suplico, perdóname la vida.I beg you, spare my life.
Example conversation
A character is pleading for mercy during a dramatic confrontation.
- Daniel¡Por favor, perdóname la vida!Please, spare my life!
- SofíaNo te lo pondré fácil, Daniel.I won't make it easy for you, Daniel.
- Daniel¡Te lo ruego, no me hagas esto!I beg you, don't do this to me!
- SofíaTú elegiste este camino, Daniel.You chose this path, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
