Spanish phrase
Perdón, ¿puedes ~?
Meaning
Excuse me could you ___?
When to use it
A polite brief apology followed by a request. Used to ask someone for a small favor in casual or semi-formal situations and often softened for superiors.
Example dialogue
Perdón, ¿puedes ayudarme con esta maleta?
Excuse me could you help me with this suitcase?
Sí, claro, te ayudo.
Yes, of course, I'll help you.