Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
perdonable
Pronunciation
IPA/peɾðoˈnaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveforgivable
Example
Es perdonable que te equivoques.
It's forgivable for you to make a mistake.
More examples
Una falta leve suele ser perdonable.
A minor fault is usually forgivable.
Core concept
A small mistake or careless act others are willing to excuse.
Common phrases
es perdonable que
it's forgivable that
un error perdonable
a forgivable mistake
una falta perdonable
a forgivable fault
Similar words
excusable: Not blameworthy in the situation, making criticism unwarranted.
comprensible: Understandable given the reasons or circumstances behind the action.
indulgente: Tending to forgive or be lenient toward others' faults.
Definition in Spanish
Que es excusable debido a circunstancias como un descuido, un error o una falta.
Word origin
From Spanish perdonar 'to forgive' plus adjectival suffix -able, ultimately from Latin per-donare and -abilis meaning 'able to be forgiven'.
Usage tips
- Es perdonable is often used impersonally with que + subjunctive to soften criticism rather than to present a formal apology.
Opposites
- imperdonableunforgivableadjective