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“excuse” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoexcusar · pretexto · dispensar

Pronunciation

IPA/eksˈkusa/

Example

No busques excusas para no venir.

Don't look for excuses not to come.

Illustration for excusa (excuse)

How to say “excuse” in Spanish

“Excuse” in Spanish is excusa.

A pretext presented to justify an action.

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

Example sentences with excusa

Presentó una excusa válida y todos entendieron la situación.

He presented a valid excuse and everyone understood the situation.

Tips for using excusa

  • In formal contexts excusa can mean a written note excusing absence (for example, a medical note), so context determines whether it is an informal pretext or an official justification.

Other Spanish words for “excuse”

No intentes excusar tu error.

Don't try to excuse your mistake.

Siempre encuentra un pretexto para no ayudar.

He always finds an excuse not to help.

El profesor dispensó al estudiante de la tarea.

The teacher excused the student from the homework.

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