Excusado (en. Toilet)

eks-ku-sá-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has justified their absence or poor performance.
The student was considered excused for his absence from class due to his illness.
El alumno fue considerado excusado por su falta en clase debido a su enfermedad.
A place designated for personal hygiene, commonly a bathroom.
The bathroom in the house is at the end of the hallway.
El excusado de la casa está al final del pasillo.
verb
To justify or relieve someone of a responsibility or fault.
The teacher excused the students for being late.
El maestro excusó a los estudiantes por su tardanza.

Etymology

From Latin 'excusatus', past participle of 'excusare', which means 'to justify' or 'to free from blame.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be excused
It means having been justified from an obligation or commitment.
estar excusado
to excuse oneself to someone
The act of offering a justification to another person.
excusarse con alguien
excused for health reasons
Not attending a commitment for medical reasons.
excusado por razones de salud

Related Words

to excuse
Act of justifying or freeing someone from an obligation.
excusar
justification
Reason presented to explain or defend an action.
justificación
dispensation
Permission or authorization not to fulfill an obligation.
dispensa

Slang Meanings

In some informal contexts, it is used to refer to a bathroom.
I'm going to the bathroom for a moment.
Voy al excusado un momento.
It is colloquially used to describe someone who constantly makes excuses for their obligations.
Don't be an excuse-maker, do what you have to do.
No seas excusado, haz lo que tienes que hacer.