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excusa

excuse

noun ehks-KOO-sah Rare

Also means

apology

Usage Note

Excusa can mean both a justification for avoiding something (poner excusas = to make excuses) and, more formally, an apology. The verb excusar means 'to excuse' or 'to exempt'. Distinguish excusa (noun) from disculpa (apology, more common in everyday speech for 'I'm sorry').

Examples

"Siempre tiene una excusa para no asistir."

Natural Translation

He always has an excuse for not attending.

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