- Significa
"disculpa", "disculpar", "pedir
disculpas".
- Se usa generalmente para pedir perdón (sorry) o disculpas.
- Para expresar un sentimiento de tristeza o de dolor se usa "sorry".
- Significa
"excusa", "excusarse", "justificarse".
- Se usa generalmente acompañado de una explicación de la razón
o causa de un acto que tiene una interpretación negativa.
· Each day, we have the opportunity to
learn something new, apologize for our mistakes, and become
better.
· Saying, 'I'm sorry' is the same as saying, ' I apologize.'
Except at a funeral.
·
He was late for class every morning and excused himself by
saying that he had overslept.
· The boss was tired of her excuses for work not done.