How to Say ‘Excuse me’ in Spain Spanish
Perdón
pehr-DOHN
[pehr-DOHN]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Perdón works both for getting someone's attention and for a small apology, like bumping into someone. For a more serious apology, people are more likely to use lo siento.
Phrase Breakdown
Perdón
[pehr-DOHN]
Sorry
A polite expression used to apologize and ask for forgiveness.
Dijo perdón por llegar tarde.
He said sorry for being late.
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