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“excuse me” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/disˈkulpa/

Example

Disculpa, ¿puedes ayudarme con esto?

Excuse me, can you help me with this?

Illustration for disculpa (excuse me)

How to say “excuse me” in Spanish

“Excuse me” in Spanish is disculpa.

Quick apology used to interrupt or get someone's attention in informal speech.

Full entry for disculpa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with disculpa

Disculpa, no quise molestar.

Excuse me, I didn't mean to bother you.

Tips for using disculpa

  • Used with friends and equals; prefer disculpe with strangers, elders, or in polite situations.

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