What is the Spanish word for "excuse"?

Learn how to say "excuse" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

excuse

Spanish

excusa

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Alternative translations of "excuse"

pretexto
justificación
disculpa
permiso

Examples of how to use "excuse" in Spanish

English
What is your excuse for being late?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu excusa por llegar tarde?
English
What's your excuse for being late today?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu excusa por llegar tarde hoy?
English
He offered a weak excuse and left.
Spanish
Él ofreció una excusa débil y se fue.
English
That is no excuse for rude behavior.
Spanish
Eso no es excusa para un comportamiento grosero.
English
She accepted his excuse without complaint.
Spanish
Ella aceptó su excusa sin queja.

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