What is the Spanish word for "forgiveness"?

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

English

forgiveness

Spanish

perdón

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Alternative translations of "forgiveness"

indulto
absolución
remisión
reconciliación

Examples of how to use "forgiveness" in Spanish

English
She asked for his forgiveness.
Spanish
Ella pidió su perdón.
English
She asked for forgiveness after the mistake.
Spanish
Ella pidió perdón después del error.
English
Forgiveness can help heal a broken heart.
Spanish
El perdón puede ayudar a sanar un corazón roto.
English
He sought forgiveness from his old friend.
Spanish
Él buscó el perdón de su viejo amigo.
English
Showing forgiveness is often very difficult.
Spanish
Mostrar perdón suele ser muy difícil.

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