culpa
guilt; blame; fault
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkuɫ.pɐ/
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Cultural Note
'Culpa' covers both guilt (the feeling) and blame/fault (the attribution). 'Sentir culpa' is to feel guilty; 'ter culpa' is to be at fault. The Catholic influence on Portuguese culture means guilt plays a significant social role. 'Culpa católica' (Catholic guilt) is a recognized cultural concept. 'De quem é a culpa?' (Whose fault is it?) is a common argument phrase.
📝 Example Sentences
A culpa não é tua, é minha.
The fault isn't yours, it's mine.
Sinto culpa por não ter estado lá.
I feel guilty for not having been there.
Não me venhas com culpas agora.
Don't come to me with blame now.