acusa
/ah-KOO-sah/
accuses
A visual representation of someone who 'acusa' or accuses another person.
acusa(verb)
accuses
?blaming someone for a mistake or crime
,accuse!
?giving a command to someone you know well
blames
?holding someone responsible
📝 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!
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'de' with acusa
When you want to say what someone is accused of, always use the word 'de' after the verb. For example: 'Él me acusa DE mentir' (He accuses me OF lying).
The Personal 'a'
If you are accusing a specific person, remember to put 'a' before their name: 'Ella acusa A Juan'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'por' instead of 'de'
Mistake: "Él me acusa por el error."
Correction: Él me acusa del (de + el) error. Use 'de' to indicate the charge or fault.
⭐ Usage Tips
Friendly Commands
In a casual setting, 'acusa' is a command. If you want a friend to point out a culprit, you just say '¡Acusa!'
The person's face 'acusa' or shows a clear feeling of happiness.
acusa(verb)
shows
?displaying a physical sign or feeling
,reveals
?making a state or condition evident
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Figurative Use
Think of this as an object 'pointing' to its condition. A rusty car 'acusa' (points out/shows) neglect.
A gesture that 'acusa' or acknowledges the receipt of a letter.
📝 In Action
Usted acusa recibo de la carta hoy.
C1You acknowledge receipt of the letter today.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: acusa
Question 1 of 2
If you see the phrase 'acusa recibo' in an email, what should you do?
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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.