excusas
“excusas” means “excuses” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
excuses
Also: pretexts, apologies
📝 In Action
No quiero escuchar más excusas, simplemente hazlo.
A1I don't want to hear any more excuses, just do it.
Siempre tiene una lista de excusas para llegar tarde.
A2He always has a list of excuses for arriving late.
Sus excusas no fueron muy convincentes para el jefe.
B1His excuses were not very convincing for the boss.
you excuse
Also: you forgive
📝 In Action
Tú excusas mi ignorancia, pero ¿qué significa esa palabra?
B1You excuse my ignorance, but what does that word mean?
Si tú excusas su comportamiento, él nunca aprenderá.
B2If you excuse his behavior, he will never learn.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: excusas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'excusas' as a noun (a thing)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb *excusare*, which meant 'to release from a charge or debt' or 'to plead as an excuse.' It has kept its original meaning very closely over time.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'excusas' is a noun or a verb?
Look at the words around it! If you see 'las' or 'tus' (the/your) right before it, it's definitely the plural noun (excuses). If you see 'tú' (you) right before it, it's the verb form (you excuse/forgive).
Why is the noun 'excusa' feminine?
Most Spanish nouns that end in '-a' are feminine. There is no deep logical reason, it's simply the gender assigned to the word when it developed from Latin.