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excusa
/ekˈsu.sa/
excuse
Necesito una excusa para salir temprano.
I need an excuse to leave early.
formalinformal
A reason or explanation given to justify or defend one's actions, often when they are questionable or inconvenient.
No tengo una buena excusa para llegar tarde.
I don't have a good excuse for being late.
Inventó una excusa para no asistir a la reunión.
He made up an excuse not to attend the meeting.
The word 'excusa' is often used to describe a reason that may not be entirely truthful or genuine.
Collocations
dar una excusato give an excuseinventar una excusato make up an excusetener una excusato have an excuse
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Excusa' is often used in everyday conversations to explain or justify actions, but be aware that it can sometimes imply dishonesty.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The tone in which 'excusa' is used can change its meaning. In formal contexts, it may be neutral, while in informal settings, it can imply insincerity.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'excusa', meaning 'defense' or 'apology'.
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'excusa' can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying that the reason given is not entirely honest or valid.
Word Breakdown
ex-
out of
prefix-cusa
defense
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