🇪🇸 Spanish phrases
How to say “Excuse me” in Spanish
Disculpe
dees-KOOL-peh
Literally: excuse (me)formal
Polite way to get a stranger's attention or ask for something (formal 'usted' form). To get past someone in a crowd, 'con permiso' or 'permiso' is the usual phrase.
Other ways to say it
| Spanish | Pronunciation | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disculpa | dees-KOOL-pah | Excuse me | Informal (tú), with friends or young people |
| Con permiso | kohn pehr-MEE-soh | Excuse me (may I pass) | Squeezing past someone or leaving a table |
| Perdone | pehr-DOH-neh | Pardon me | Getting attention politely, common in Spain |
In a sentence
Disculpe, ¿dónde está la estación?
dees-KOOL-peh, DOHN-deh ehs-TAH lah ehs-tah-SYOHN
Excuse me, where is the station?
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HelloHolaGoodbyeAdiósThank youGraciasPleasePor favorSorryLo sientoYesSíNoNoGood morningBuenos díasGood eveningBuenas tardesGood nightBuenas nochesHow are you?¿Cómo estás?My name is…Me llamo…Nice to meet youMucho gustoI love youTe quieroI miss youTe echo de menosHappy birthday¡Feliz cumpleaños!Cheers¡Salud!Enjoy your meal¡Buen provecho!WelcomeBienvenidoCongratulations¡Felicidades!Happy New Year¡Feliz Año Nuevo!I don't understandNo entiendoDo you speak English?¿Habla inglés?How much is it?¿Cuánto cuesta?Where is the toilet?¿Dónde está el baño?Help!¡Socorro!BeautifulHermosoFriendAmigoSee you laterHasta luego
“Excuse me” in other languages
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