acusa
“acusa” means “accuses” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
accuses, accuse!
Also: blames
📝 In Action
Ella me acusa de haber roto el plato.
A2She accuses me of having broken the plate.
El fiscal acusa al sospechoso de robo.
B1The prosecutor accuses the suspect of robbery.
¡Acusa a los culpables sin miedo!
B1Accuse the guilty ones without fear!
shows, reveals
📝 In Action
Su rostro acusa un gran cansancio.
B2His face shows great tiredness.
El edificio acusa el paso de los años.
C1The building reveals the passage of time.
acknowledges receipt
📝 In Action
Usted acusa recibo de la carta hoy.
C1You acknowledge receipt of the letter today.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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If you see the phrase 'acusa recibo' in an email, what should you do?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'accusare', which means 'to call to account' or 'to bring a charge against'. It's formed by 'ad' (to) and 'causa' (a cause or lawsuit).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'acusa' only used in court?
No! While it is used in law, it is very common in daily life when someone blames another person for something small, like eating the last cookie.
What is the difference between 'acusa' and 'culpa'?
'Acusa' is more about the act of pointing a finger or making a formal charge. 'Culpa' is more about the feeling of guilt or simply saying someone is the cause of a problem.