com licença
excuse me (to pass or enter)
Pronunciation
/kõ liˈsẽ.sɐ/ (BR) /kõ liˈsẽ.sɐ/ (PT)
Cultural Note
Com licença (literally 'with permission') is specifically used when you need to get past someone, enter a room, interrupt, or ask to leave. It's different from 'desculpa' which is used for apologizing. This distinction is important — using 'desculpa' when squeezing past someone sounds like you've done something wrong.
📝 Example Sentences
Com licença, posso passar?
Excuse me, may I pass?
Com licença, vou precisar sair mais cedo.
Excuse me, I'll need to leave early.
Com licença, posso entrar?
Excuse me, may I come in?
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