desculpar
to excuse / to apologize
Pronunciation
/dɨʃkulˈpaɾ/
Cultural Note
In Portuguese, 'desculpa' (informal) and 'desculpe' (formal) are the everyday ways to say sorry. Brazilian Portuguese speakers often use 'desculpa' even in semi-formal contexts. The reflexive 'desculpar-se' means to apologize, emphasizing the active effort of seeking forgiveness.
📝 Example Sentences
Desculpa, eu não queria magoar-te.
Sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you.
Ele desculpou-se pelo atraso.
He apologized for being late.
Desculpe-me pela confusão.
Excuse me for the mix-up.
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