disculpar
to excuse / to apologize
Pronunciation
/diskulˈpaɾ/
Cultural Note
Disculpar is slightly more formal than 'perdonar' in everyday usage. In Latin America, 'disculpa' (tú) and 'disculpe' (usted) are the most common ways to say 'excuse me.' In Spain, 'perdona' is more frequent in informal situations. 'Disculparse' (reflexive) specifically means 'to apologize.'
📝 Example Sentences
Disculpa, ¿puedo hacerte una pregunta?
Excuse me, can I ask you a question?
Se disculpó por su comportamiento.
He apologized for his behavior.
Disculpe las molestias.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
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