La disculpa
Example: La disculpa sincera va més enllà de les paraules buides.
Definition
"La disculpa" refers to an expression of regret or acknowledgment of a mistake, often accompanied by a request for forgiveness. It is a sincere act of admitting wrongdoing and seeking to make amends, as in the phrase: 'La disculpa sincera va més enllà de les paraules buides.'
Etymology
The term "la disculpa" originates from the Latin word 'exculpare,' meaning 'to free from blame.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to signify an apology or excuse, highlighting the act of clearing oneself from fault. Did you know that 'disculpa' literally means 'to remove blame'?
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"La disculpa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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