con permiso
interjectionCEFR A1
What does “con permiso” mean in English?
excuse me
excuse me (to pass)
Example sentences
Con permiso, necesito pasar.
Excuse me, I need to get through.
Con permiso, ya vuelvo.
Excuse me, I'll be right back.
—Con permiso. —Adelante.
—Excuse me. —Go ahead.
How to use it
Con permiso means 'excuse me' (when passing through, leaving the table, or interrupting). Different from perdón (apology) — con permiso seeks permission politely.
Common mistake
Con permiso is for asking permission to pass, leave briefly, or interrupt. For apologies (you bumped into someone) use perdón or disculpe.