disculpo
“disculpo” means “I excuse” in Spanish (I pardon someone else).
I excuse, I forgiveAlso: I justify
📝 In Action
Yo disculpo su tardanza porque el tráfico estaba terrible.
A2I excuse their lateness because the traffic was terrible.
No te preocupes por el error, yo te disculpo.
A2Don't worry about the mistake, I forgive you.
Disculpo a mi hermana porque sé que no lo hizo con mala intención.
B1I excuse my sister because I know she didn't do it with bad intentions.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Imperfect
Present
Preterite
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Quick Quiz: disculpo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'disculpo' in its non-reflexive meaning?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The word comes from the Latin prefix *dis-* (meaning apart or removal) combined with the word *culpa* (meaning fault or blame). So, the word literally means 'to remove the fault' or 'to take the blame away.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'disculpar' and 'perdonar'?
'Disculpar' usually means to excuse or overlook a minor fault (like interrupting or being late). 'Perdonar' means to forgive, often used for deeper or more serious offenses.
Is 'disculpo' the same as 'disculpa'?
No. 'Disculpo' means 'I excuse' (a verb). 'Disculpa' can mean either 'excuse me' (a command form) or 'an apology' (a noun).