A1 Expression 격식체

Permiso

Excuse me (to get attention)

Politely interrupting or asking for permission.

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문화적 배경

In Mexico, 'Con permiso' is extremely common. If you don't say it when passing someone, you might be considered 'grosero' (rude). The diminutive 'permisito' is often used to sound extra friendly. While 'Permiso' is used, Spaniards might use 'Perdón' or 'Perdona' more frequently than Latin Americans to move through a crowd. However, 'Permiso' remains the standard for entering rooms. On the 'Colectivos' (buses) of Buenos Aires, 'Permiso' is a survival tool. It's often said quickly and repeatedly as you push toward the door. Colombians are known for being exceptionally polite. They often combine 'Permiso' with 'Qué pena' (What a shame/I'm sorry) to be doubly respectful.

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The Door Rule

When saying '¿Permiso?' at a door, always wait for a verbal 'Pase' or 'Adelante' before entering. Entering immediately is considered rude.

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Eye Contact

In many Latin American countries, a quick bit of eye contact and a smile while saying 'permiso' makes you seem much more friendly and less like a tourist.

Politely interrupting or asking for permission.

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The Door Rule

When saying '¿Permiso?' at a door, always wait for a verbal 'Pase' or 'Adelante' before entering. Entering immediately is considered rude.

💬

Eye Contact

In many Latin American countries, a quick bit of eye contact and a smile while saying 'permiso' makes you seem much more friendly and less like a tourist.

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Don't Over-apologize

Don't say 'Perdón' when you just need to pass. It makes the situation feel more serious than it is. 'Permiso' is the efficient, polite choice.

셀프 테스트

Match the situation to the correct phrase.

1. You bump into someone. 2. You want to enter a closed office. 3. You want to ask a stranger for directions.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

Perdón is for accidents, Permiso is for entry, Disculpe is for getting attention.

Fill in the blank in this bus dialogue.

Pasajero: '______, por favor. Necesito bajar en la esquina.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Permiso

When you need to move through people to reach an exit, 'Permiso' is the correct word.

Complete the formal dinner dialogue.

Invitado: 'Con ______, voy a contestar esta llamada.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: permiso

'Con permiso' is the standard way to excuse yourself from a table.

Which is the most formal way to ask to enter a room?

You are at the CEO's office door.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Con su permiso, ¿puedo entrar?

Adding 'su' and the full sentence makes it the most formal option.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Where to use Permiso

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Transport

  • Bus
  • Metro
  • Train
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Social

  • Dinner table
  • Parties
  • Meetings
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Public

  • Markets
  • Sidewalks
  • Stores

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Match the situation to the correct phrase. situation_matching A1

1. You bump into someone. 2. You want to enter a closed office. 3. You want to ask a stranger for directions.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

Perdón is for accidents, Permiso is for entry, Disculpe is for getting attention.

Fill in the blank in this bus dialogue. Fill Blank A1

Pasajero: '______, por favor. Necesito bajar en la esquina.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Permiso

When you need to move through people to reach an exit, 'Permiso' is the correct word.

Complete the formal dinner dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Invitado: 'Con ______, voy a contestar esta llamada.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: permiso

'Con permiso' is the standard way to excuse yourself from a table.

Which is the most formal way to ask to enter a room? Choose B1

You are at the CEO's office door.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Con su permiso, ¿puedo entrar?

Adding 'su' and the full sentence makes it the most formal option.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, but it's often shortened to just 'Permiso' or '¿Me dejas pasar?'. 'Con permiso' might sound a bit too formal for a very close group.

It is always masculine: 'El permiso'.

'Con permiso' is slightly more formal and complete. 'Permiso' is the quick, everyday version.

Technically yes, but usually people just say '¡Quita!' or '¡Fuera!' to pets. Saying 'permiso' to a dog is a common joke about being 'too polite'.

The most common responses are 'Pase', 'Adelante', or 'Claro'.

Yes, but 'Perdón' is also very common for moving through crowds in Spain. 'Permiso' is universally understood though.

No, for favors use '¿Me haces un favor?' or 'Disculpa...'. 'Permiso' is specifically for space or authorization.

It means 'Driver's License'. Here, 'permiso' is used in its literal sense of 'official authorization'.

Yes. The word is polite, but the action of pushing is not. Always try to wait for people to move after you say it.

It's just a very fast, slangy shortening of 'Permiso', common in crowded cities like Buenos Aires or Mexico City.

관련 표현

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Con permiso

similar

With permission

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Perdón

contrast

Sorry / Pardon

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Disculpe

similar

Excuse me

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Adelante

builds on

Go ahead / Come in

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Pase

builds on

Pass / Come in

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