Also means
to forgive
Usage Note
Disculpar means to excuse or pardon someone, and is commonly used reflexively: disculparse ('to apologise'). The polite formula disculpe (formal) or disculpa (informal) functions like 'excuse me' or 'I'm sorry'. It overlaps with perdonar, but disculpar is slightly softer and more about overlooking a fault, while perdonar can cover deeper forgiveness.
Examples
"Se disculpó por llegar tarde."
Natural Translation
He apologised for arriving late.

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