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Pardon me, miss    Time: 0:19    Accent: e Dictionary    Sound BrE

Pardon me, miss

 
 
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Description

We don't know what's happening here, but it's probably a silly game.

On this video they use both constructions: CAN I...? and MAY I...? (more polite the second) to ask for permission.

Pardon me = Excuse me

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- Pardon me, miss, but can I speak to you for a minute?
- Pardon me, miss, but can I speak to you for a second?
- Pardon me, miss, but may I speak to you for a minute?
- Pardon me, miss, but may I speak to you for a second?

Español

Probablemente se trate de un juego que nosostros desconocemos, pero sea como sea, tenemos un buen ejemplo de las dos posibilidades que tenemos para pedir permiso, con el CAN y con el MAY.

- Pardon me, Miss, but can I speak to you for a minute? = Disculpe señorita, pero puedo hablar contigo (durante) un minuto?


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