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Con permiso
Excuse me (to pass or to leave)
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¿Qué significa?
"Con permiso" is the polite Mexican way to excuse yourself — to squeeze past someone, leave a table, or step into a space. The traditional reply is "propio" or "pásele". Good manners are valued highly in Mexico, and this phrase signals respect.
Cómo usarlo
Universally polite — use with strangers, elders, hosts, anyone. Different from "perdón" (sorry) or "disculpe" (to get attention): "con permiso" is specifically for passing through or taking your leave.
Oraciones de ejemplo
Excuse me (getting by).
Con permiso, voy pasando.
Excuse me, I have to go.
Con permiso, me tengo que ir.
— Excuse me. — Go ahead.
— Con permiso. — Propio.
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