Expression · A2 · Spanish glossary
Con permiso: excuse me
con permiso
Pronunciation: kohn pehr-MEE-soh (stress the capital letters)
Con permiso means “excuse me” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: excuse me (to pass or enter)
- How to say it: kohn pehr-MEE-soh
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “con permiso” means and how to use it
Con permiso is a polite way to ask for room to pass or to enter a place. It literally means “with permission.”
Examples with audio
- Con permiso, voy a pasar.Excuse me, I am going to pass.
- Con permiso, ¿puedo entrar?Excuse me, may I come in?
- Con permiso, me retiro.Excuse me, I am leaving now.
Usage tip
Use “con permiso” before you move through a space or leave a conversation. People typically answer “adelante” or “pase.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “excuse me” in Spanish?
“excuse me” in Spanish is “con permiso.” It is pronounced kohn pehr-MEE-soh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “con permiso”?
Say kohn pehr-MEE-soh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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