disculpe
interjectionBeginnerHigh frequency
What does “disculpe” mean in English?
excuse me
Example sentences
Disculpe, ¿dónde está el baño?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Disculpe la molestia.
Sorry to bother you.
Disculpe, ¿podría ayudarme?
Excuse me, could you help me?
How to use it
Disculpe means 'excuse me' (formal, usted form). Used to get someone's attention politely or to apologise for a small interruption. Informal version: disculpa.
Common mistake
Disculpe is the usted (formal) form. Use disculpa with friends, family, or anyone you address as tú.
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows A New Reference Grammar of Modern Spanish (Butt, Benjamin & Moreira Rodríguez, Routledge), 30.