Italian Word of the Day
scusa
/SCU-sa/ • interjection / noun (informal) — 10th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: excuse me; sorry — an informal apology or a way to get someone's attention
Examples
- Scusa, puoi ripetere?
(Excuse me, can you repeat that?) - Scusa per il ritardo, c'era molto traffico.
(Sorry for the delay, there was a lot of traffic.) - Scusa, dov'è la stazione?
(Excuse me, where is the station?)
Synonyms
- scusami
- mi dispiace
- perdono
Use 'scusa' in informal situations with friends, family, or people your own age. For a polite or formal apology toward strangers, elders, or in professional contexts, use 'scusi' instead. 'Scusa' can be an interjection ('Excuse me') or a noun ('una scusa' = an excuse). For stronger regret or sympathy, prefer 'mi dispiace.'
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