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"Culpar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to blame", and "inculpar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to accuse". Learn more about the difference between "culpar" and "inculpar" below.
culpar(
kool
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pahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to accuse)
a. to blame
El dueño de la joyería culpó al nuevo empleado de la pérdida del diamante.The owner of the jewelry store blamed the new employee for the loss of the diamond.
culparse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to blame onself
No puedes culparte por los errores de tus hijos.You cannot blame yourself for your children's mistakes.
inculpar(
een
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kool
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pahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (legal)
d. to charge with (crime)
El juez también inculpa delitos de terrorismo a los tres secuestradores del avión.The judge is also charging the three hijackers with terrorism offences.
