perdonino

Perdonino is a rarely used Italian noun derived from perdono (forgiveness) with the diminutive suffix -ino, yielding a sense of a small or light pardon. The form reflects informal or affectionate nuance rather than formal sanction.

In everyday language, perdonino can be used to describe a light or symbolic pardon, such as forgiving a minor offense, granting a minor concession, or treating a fault as not worth serious punishment. It is uncommon in legal or official contexts, where perdono or indulgence terms would be more appropriate.

In literature or popular speech, perdonino may appear as a playful or colloquial term, and it also can function as a nickname or fictional character name in some works. Its precise meaning can vary with context and speaker intention.

Because perdono is well established and perdonino is not standard, the term may not appear in major dictionaries and can be considered dialectal or inventive. Etymologically, this reflects the productive use of diminutives in Italian to modify the nuance of a base noun or verb.

See also: perdono (forgiveness), indulgenza, pardon.