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disculpa

apology

noun dees-KOOL-pah Rare
Communication Expressions

Origin: From disculpar (to excuse), from des- + culpa (fault, blame).

Also means

excuse

Usage Note

Disculpa is the noun ('apology', 'excuse') and also the informal imperative of disculpar ('excuse me'). The set phrase pedir disculpas (plural) means 'to apologize'. It differs from perdón (forgiveness): disculpa stresses removing blame, while perdón seeks forgiveness.

Examples

"Te debo una disculpa."

Natural Translation

I owe you an apology.

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