Disculpar vs. Disculparse
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I'm confused on the difference between disculpar and disculparse. Is disculparse a verb or some sort of conjugation of disculpar? What do both mean and how do I use them correctly in a sentence?
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updated Jun 29, 2012
posted by alicearden
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The difference is that disculparse is the "reflexive" form of the verb. It means "to excuse oneself" or more commonly, to apologize.
For more information on reflexive verbs, go here Relexives
updated Jun 29, 2012
edited by Noetol
posted by Noetol
Gracias Noetol, has sido de gran ayuda. - 0095ca4c, Jun 19, 2012
¡De nada! - Noetol, Jun 19, 2012
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Good question, Alice...welcome to the Q&A forum!
I'm not sure if there is a subtle difference but I have heard them used pretty much in the same way, for example:
1) discúlpame = excuse me / forgive me
2) disculpa la molesta = excuse the bother / forgive me for bothering you
updated Jun 29, 2012
edited by --Mariana--
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