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    Disculpar (en. Excuse)

    /dis.kul.'par/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To forgive someone for a mistake made.
    She always knows how to excuse me when I make a mistake.
    Ella siempre sabe cómo disculparme cuando cometo un error.
    To justify or explain reasons for something.
    I had to excuse his actions due to his personal situation.
    Tuve que disculpar sus acciones debido a su situación personal.
    To exclude someone from responsibility or blame.
    The boss decided to excuse the employee for his absence.
    El jefe decidió disculpar al empleado por su falta.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'disculpare', which means 'to free from blame'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excuse me, but...
    An expression used to introduce an excuse or reason before making a statement.
    disculpa, pero...
    no excuses
    Used to indicate that no excuse or justification is offered.
    sin disculpas
    forgive my expression
    A phrase used to apologize for the language that will be used.
    disculpame la expresión

    Related Words

    excuse
    To justify or free someone from blame.
    excusar
    forgiveness
    Act of forgiving a mistake or offense.
    perdón
    justification
    Reason or explanation given for something.
    justificación

    Slang Meanings

    To excuse in a colloquial way
    No problem, excuse me, it was a misunderstanding.
    No hay problema, disculpa, fue un malentendido.
    To give a pat on the back to excuse
    I told him not to worry, that everything is fine, an apology with affection.
    Le dije que no se preocupe, que todo está bien, una disculpa con cariño.