Perdona

Perdona is a Spanish word derived from the verb perdonar, meaning to forgive or to excuse. It serves as the informal singular imperative of perdonar (tú), used to tell someone to forgive or to excuse an action, and as the third-person singular present indicative form (él/ella perdona), meaning “he/she forgives.” In everyday speech, perdona is commonly used as a casual apology or to request pardon, as in “Perdona, ¿puedes repetir?”

Relation to other forms: The root appears in perdón (the noun “pardon” or “forgiveness”) and perdonar (to forgive). The noun perdón is used to refer to forgiveness or an apology, while perdonar is the infinitive. The phrase “perdóname” means “forgive me,” and “perdón” by itself is a common interjection meaning “sorry” or “pardon.”

Usage and grammar notes: In most Spanish varieties, perdona is informal; for formal address, use the imperative “perdone” (usted) or phrase it politely with “perdone, por favor.” As a present-tense verb form, perdona also appears with different subjects: “él perdona” (he forgives) and “usted perdona” (you forgive, formal). The meaning shifts with tone and context from “please forgive” to simply “excuse me” or “pardon me” in casual conversation.

Cultural references: The word perdona is a common title or lyric element in Spanish-language songs and media, often evoking themes of apology and reconciliation.