Catalan Word of the Day
perdó
/per-DÓ/ • interjection — 30th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: an expression used to apologize or to get someone's attention; 'sorry' or 'excuse me' in English
Examples
- Perdó, no t'havia vist.
(Sorry, I hadn't seen you.) - Perdó, pots ajudar-me amb això?
(Excuse me, can you help me with this?) - Perdó per la demora, he tingut un problema.
(Sorry for the delay, I had a problem.)
Synonyms
- disculpa
- ho sento
Use 'perdó' to apologize briefly or to politely get someone's attention (like 'excuse me'). 'Disculpa' is similar but can be slightly more informal; 'ho sento' expresses a deeper or more personal apology. For formal situations you can say 'perdoni'.
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