culpo
“culpo” means “I blame” in Spanish (assigning responsibility).
I blameAlso: I fault
📝 In Action
Yo culpo a la política por la situación económica.
B1I blame politics for the economic situation.
No te culpo por querer irte temprano.
B2I don't blame you for wanting to leave early.
Si algo sale mal, me culpo solo a mí.
B1If something goes wrong, I only blame myself.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: culpo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'culpo' to blame the weather?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word 'culpa,' which meant 'fault' or 'crime.' The Spanish verb 'culpar' means to assign that fault to someone.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'culpo' used formally or informally?
'Culpo' is a neutral, everyday word used in all registers. It's perfectly fine to use it in conversation, news reports, or formal letters.
How do I say 'He blames me' using the verb 'culpar'?
You would say 'Él me culpa.' The small word 'me' (me) goes right before the conjugated verb 'culpa' (he blames).