Excusas (en. Excuses)

eksuˈsas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Reasons or explanations given to justify a fault or an omission.

He always finds excuses not to attend meetings.

Siempre encuentra excusas para no asistir a las reuniones.

Arguments used not to do something.

I won't accept any more excuses; I need results.

No acepto más excusas, necesito resultados.

Motives presented to avoid criticism or reproach.

His excuses were unconvincing.

Sus excusas fueron poco convincentes.

From the Latin 'excusa', which means 'release from blame or responsibility'.

there are no excuses

It means that reasons are not accepted to avoid an obligation.

no hay excusas

to make excuses

To present motives or justifications for a behavior.

dar excusas

to use excuses

To justify an action or a mistake with a reason.

usar excusas

justification

Reason or motive presented to defend an action.

justificación

pretext

Excuse used to deceive or evade responsibility.

pretexto

motive

Reason that leads someone to act in a certain way.

motivo

Crying towel

I don't want to hear any more crying towels, just do it!

No quiero escuchar más pañuelos de lágrimas, ¡hazlo!

tall tale

That excuse sounds like a tall tale.

Esa excusa suena a cuento chino.