Spanish Conversation · Level 30
88 words
Spanish word
excusa
Pronunciation
IPA/eksˈkusa/
Meaning
- feminine nounexcuse
Example
No busques excusas para no venir.
Don't look for excuses not to come.
More examples
Presentó una excusa válida y todos entendieron la situación.
He presented a valid excuse and everyone understood the situation.
Core concept
A pretext presented to justify an action.
Common phrases
una excusa válida
a valid excuse
la excusa perfecta
the perfect excuse
Similar words
disculpa: Words or actions that express remorse and seek forgiveness.
pretexto: Invented or false reason that hides the true motive.
razón: Cause or logical justification that explains why something happens.
Definition in Spanish
Palabra que designa un motivo o razón que se presenta para justificar una acción o para evitar responsabilidad.
Word origin
Derived from Latin excusare (ex- 'out' + causa 'cause'), excusa names a motive presented to justify behavior or evade responsibility.
Usage tips
- 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.