Spanish Conversation · Level 49
75 words
Spanish word
acusar
Pronunciation
IPA/akuˈsaɾ/
Meaning
- verbblame
Example
No debes acusar sin pruebas.
Don't blame someone without evidence.
More examples
Se atrevió a acusar a su jefe en la reunión.
He dared to accuse his boss at the meeting.
Core concept
A person holding another responsible for a fault or crime.
Common phrases
acusar a alguien
accuse someone
acusar de algo
accuse of something
Similar words
culpar: Assign blame to someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.
responsabilizar: Assign responsibility to someone for a role, task, or outcome.
criticar: Point out faults in actions or ideas and express disapproval.
denunciar: Report a crime or wrongdoing to the police or other authorities.
Definition in Spanish
Decir que alguien ha cometido una falta o delito y atribuirle esa culpa o responsabilidad, ya sea verbalmente o en un acto formal de acusación.
Word origin
From Latin accusāre (ad- 'toward' + causa 'cause, legal case'), conveying the idea of directing blame or a legal claim at someone.
Usage tips
- Using acusar casually can sound very strong, so speakers often prefer culpar or echar la culpa in informal contexts.