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"Disculpe" is a form of "disculpe", a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sorry". "Disculpa" is a form of "disculpa", a noun which is often translated as "apology". Learn more about the difference between "disculpe" and "disculpa" below.
disculpe(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (used as part of a statement; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. I'm sorry
Disculpe por la espera, tenía una llamada importante que atender.I'm sorry to keep you waiting; I had an important call to take.
b. sorry
Disculpe que la interrumpa, profesora Sanders, pero ¿desde cuándo es válida la teoría que menciona?Sorry to interrupt, professor Sanders, but since when is the theory you mention a valid one?
c. excuse
Disculpe mi ignorancia, pero ¿las cataratas del Niágara son estadounidenses o canadienses?Excuse my ignorance, but is Niagara Falls in the United States or Canada?
d. pardon
Disculpe si soy muy directo, pero la atención al cliente en esta tienda es de lo peor que he visto.Pardon my bluntness, but the customer service in this store is the worst I’ve ever seen.
2. (formal) (used as a stand-alone statement; imperative; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
la disculpa(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
3. (informal) (used to apologize; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
4. (informal) (used to request attention; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
