Portuguese Word of the Day
desculpa
/des-CUL-pa/ • noun (feminine) — 28th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: an apology; an excuse (depending on context)
Examples
- Desculpa, não te ouvi.
(Sorry, I didn't hear you.) - Peço desculpa pelo atraso.
(I apologize for the delay.) - Ele deu várias desculpas para não participar.
(He gave several excuses for not participating.)
Synonyms
- pedido de desculpas
- perdão
Desculpa is common for everyday apologies and can be used informally as 'sorry.' For more formal contexts use 'desculpe' or the phrase 'peço desculpa.' 'Desculpa(s)' can also mean 'excuse(s)' (a reason), so context determines the nuance. For stronger sympathy use 'sinto muito.'
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