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Conjugation Chart of “Perdonar” (to forgive) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Perdonar”

The presente de subjuntivo of perdonar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about forgiving someone or something, for example: Espero que me perdones por llegar tarde. (I hope you forgive me for being late.)

Perdonar is a regular -ar verb, so its presente de subjuntivo conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Perdonar in the Subjunctive Mood

Perdonar generally means “to forgive” or “to pardon”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To forgive or pardon: For example, Es importante que le perdones (It’s important that you forgive him/her).

To excuse or overlook: For example, Perdona que llegue tarde (Excuse me for being late).

To spare or exempt (colloquial): For example, Que me perdone el jefe por faltar hoy (May the boss excuse me for missing work today).

To let something slide (colloquial): For example, Perdonadme que os diga esto… (Forgive me for saying this, but…)

Real Life Examples of Perdonar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hermano perdone mi error. (I hope my brother forgives my mistake.)

¿Podrías perdonar mi tardanza? Hubo mucho tráfico. (Could you forgive my lateness? There was a lot of traffic.)

Aunque cometió un error, es importante que lo perdonemos. (Although he made a mistake, it’s important that we forgive him.)

Ojalá que el juez perdone su delito menor. (Hopefully the judge pardons his minor offense.)

Te pido que me perdones por llegar tarde a la cena. (I ask that you forgive me for arriving late to dinner.)

Es necesario que perdonemos a quienes nos han hecho daño. (It’s necessary that we forgive those who have hurt us.)

Sugiero que perdonen al acusado, ya que no tenía malas intenciones. (I suggest they pardon the accused, since he didn’t have bad intentions.)

Aunque sea difícil, es mejor que perdones y sigas adelante. (Although it’s difficult, it’s better that you forgive and move forward.)

Quiero que perdonen mi comportamiento grosero en la fiesta. (I want you all to forgive my rude behavior at the party.)

Para tener paz mental, es crucial que perdonemos los agravios del pasado. (To have peace of mind, it’s crucial that we forgive past grievances.)

Ojalá que el jefe perdone tu retraso por esta vez. (Hopefully the boss pardons your delay this time.)

Es mejor que perdones y no guardes rencor. (It’s better that you forgive and don’t hold a grudge.)

Aunque sea difícil, te recomiendo que perdones a tu ex por el bien de tus hijos. (Although it’s difficult, I recommend you forgive your ex for the sake of your children.)

Insisto en que perdonen al empleado por su error honesto. (I insist that they pardon the employee for his honest mistake.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Perdonar (to forgive) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.