What is the Spanish word for "forgive"?

Learn how to say "forgive" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

forgive

Spanish

perdonar

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Alternative translations of "forgive"

disculpar
absolver

Examples of how to use "forgive" in Spanish

English
Can you ever forgive me for my mistake?
Spanish
¿Alguna vez puedes perdonarme por mi error?
English
I forgive you.
Spanish
Te perdono.
English
She forgave me yesterday.
Spanish
Ella me perdonó ayer.
English
He is forgiving his brother now.
Spanish
Él está perdonando a su hermano ahora.
English
They have forgiven their neighbors.
Spanish
Han perdonado a sus vecinos.

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