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How do you say "forgive" in Italian?
perdonare
In Italian, "forgive" is perdonare.
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Pronunciation
Perdonare is per-doh-NAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, containing the word 'dono', meaning gift, at its center.
Grammar notes
perdonare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Fu pronta a perdonarlo.
She was quick to forgive him.
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How to remember perdonare
A pardon is a form of forgiveness - perdonare and 'pardon' share the same root.
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Questions about perdonare
How do you pronounce perdonare?
Perdonare is per-doh-NAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, containing the word 'dono', meaning gift, at its center.
Is perdonare formal or casual?
perdonare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is perdonare used in Italian?
perdonare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Fu pronta a perdonarlo. (She was quick to forgive him.).
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