A culpa
Example: A culpa pelo atraso foi do trânsito intenso hoje.
Definition
"A culpa" refers to the responsibility or blame assigned to someone or something for a fault, mistake, or wrongdoing. It is commonly used to indicate who is at fault in a negative situation, such as in the phrase: 'A culpa pelo atraso foi do trânsito intenso hoje.'
Etymology
The phrase "a culpa" comes from Latin, where 'culpa' means fault or blame. It entered Portuguese with the same meaning, reflecting responsibility for a mistake or error. Did you know? The word 'culpa' is also the root for English words like 'culpable,' showing its long-standing connection to the idea of blame.
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