A1 Collocation Neutral

Pedir perdón.

To ask for forgiveness.

Meaning

Apologize for a mistake.

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Cultural Background

In Mexico, people often use 'disculpa' for minor things and save 'pedir perdón' for serious matters to avoid sounding overly dramatic. In Spain, 'pedir perdón' is used quite directly. There is less hesitation to admit a mistake in professional settings.

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Be Sincere

Spanish speakers value the sincerity behind the apology more than the specific words used.

Meaning

Apologize for a mistake.

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Be Sincere

Spanish speakers value the sincerity behind the apology more than the specific words used.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Yo quiero ______ perdón por mi error.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pedir

After 'quiero', we use the infinitive.

Which is correct?

Select the correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Pedir perdón es bueno.

Apologizing is a positive social action.

🎉 Score: /2

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Yo quiero ______ perdón por mi error.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: pedir

After 'quiero', we use the infinitive.

Which is correct? Choose A1

Select the correct sentence.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Pedir perdón es bueno.

Apologizing is a positive social action.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is standard. Use it whenever you are genuinely sorry.

Related Phrases

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Pedir disculpas

synonym

To apologize

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Lo siento

similar

I'm sorry

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