What does "disculpar" mean in English?

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Spanish

disculpar

English

to apologize

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Alternative translations of "disculpar"

to excuse
to forgive

Examples of how to use "disculpar" in Spanish

Spanish
Discúlpame por el retraso.
English
Sorry for the delay.
Spanish
Por favor, discúlpame por el retraso.
English
Please, forgive me for the delay.
Spanish
Ella disculpó al niño ayer.
English
She apologized to the boy yesterday.
Spanish
Nos disculpábamos cuando sonó el teléfono.
English
We were apologizing when the phone rang.
Spanish
Te disculparé si me llamas mañana.
English
I will forgive you if you call me tomorrow.

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