Disculpa (en. Sorry)

/dis'kulpa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Exception or pardon granted to someone for a mistake or fault.

I gave a sincere excuse for my words.

Le di una disculpa sincera por mis palabras.

Reason or argument presented to justify an action.

His excuse for being late was unconvincing.

Su disculpa por llegar tarde fue poco convincente.

verb

Action of asking for forgiveness or excusing a person.

He always excuses his mistakes with a smile.

Siempre disculpa sus errores con una sonrisa.

From Latin 'disculpa', which means 'to free from blame.'

excuse for

Expression used to ask for forgiveness for a specific action.

disculpa por

forgive the excuse

Phrase that indicates an apology is being made for a justification.

perdona la disculpa

without excuses

When acting without asking for forgiveness for an action.

sin disculpas

exculpate

Freeing someone from blame.

exculpar

pardon

Act of forgiving.

perdón

excuse

Reason given to excuse a fault.

excusa

Sorry, excuse in a more informal or colloquial tone.

Excuse me, do you have the time?

Disculpa, ¿tienes hora?

Excuse used among friends or family.

Hey, sorry I didn't call you earlier.

Oye, disculpa que no te llamé antes.