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    Apología (en. Apology)

    /apoloˈxi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Defense of an idea, person, or thing.
    His apology in favor of freedom of expression was very eloquent.
    Su apología a favor de la libertad de expresión fue muy elocuente.
    Speech or text that defends a stance.
    He wrote an apology about the importance of education.
    Escribió una apología sobre la importancia de la educación.
    In a religious context, a text that defends the faith.
    Christian apology seeks to explain and justify religious beliefs.
    La apología cristiana busca explicar y justificar las creencias religiosas.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'apologia', meaning 'defense'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    apology for the crime
    Defense or justification of a criminal act.
    apología del delito
    political apology
    Defense of a political ideology or regime.
    apología política
    apology for peace
    Defense and promotion of peace and reconciliation.
    apología de la paz

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending or protecting.
    defensoría
    justification
    Explanation or reason that supports an action.
    justificación
    argument
    Reasoning that sustains an idea.
    argumento

    Slang Meanings

    Defend the indefensible.
    Making an apology for corruption is defensible if you have good arguments.
    Hacer una apología de la corrupción es defendible si se tienen buenos argumentos.
    Speak well of something despite its flaws.
    You are making an apology for disaster if you say that everything is fine.
    Estar haciendo una apología del desastre si dices que todo está bien.