How to Say ‘Excuse me, which float is this?’ in Spain Spanish
Perdone, ¿qué paso es este?
pehr-DOH-neh keh PAH-soh ehs ES-teh
[pehr-DOH-neh keh PAH-soh ehs ES-teh]
Phrase Breakdown
Perdone,
pehr-DOH-neh
Excuse me,
A polite, formal way to get a stranger's attention. Stress 'per-DO-ne'.
Perdone, ¿dónde está la catedral?
Excuse me, where is the cathedral?
Words in this phrase
Perdone
[pehr-DOH-neh]
forgive / sorry for
Formal imperative of 'perdonar', used to apologise for something.
Perdone el retraso.
Sorry for the delay.
¿qué paso es este?
keh PAH-soh ehs ES-teh
which float is this?
Say it smoothly: 'qué PA-so es ES-te'. Use a rising question intonation.
¿Qué paso es este? ¡Es precioso!
Which float is this? It's beautiful!
Words in this phrase
qué
[keh]
what
An interrogative word used to ask for information or clarification.
¿Qué tipo de cultura valoras en una empresa?
What type of culture do you value in a company?
paso
[PAH-soh]
float (religious)
Noun: the large platform carrying religious statues in Holy Week processions.
El paso sale de la iglesia.
The float leaves the church.
es
[ehs]
is
A form of the verb ser used to describe identity or essential characteristics.
«Es» muy familiar trabajar aquí.
Working here is very family-like.
este
[ES-teh]
this
A demonstrative word used to point to a nearby or current thing.
En este momento, quiero aprender más sobre la empresa.
At this moment, I want to learn more about the company.
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