Disculpar-se
Example: Vaig haver de disculpar-me per arribar tard a la reunió.
Definition
"Disculpar-se" means to apologize or express regret for a mistake or offense, often by admitting fault or asking for forgiveness. It is used when someone wants to acknowledge and make amends for a wrong action, such as saying sorry for being late.
Etymology
The word "disculpar-se" comes from the Latin 'disculpare,' which means to clear from blame or excuse. The prefix 'dis-' implies removal or negation, combined with 'culpa,' meaning fault or blame. Did you know? The reflexive form '-se' shows that the action is performed by and directed toward oneself.
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"Disculpar-se" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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