excuse

US /ɪkˈskjuːz/
UK /ɪkˈskjuːz/
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1.

excusa, pretexto

a reason or explanation given to justify a fault or offense

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He made a lame excuse for being late.
Puso una excusa tonta por llegar tarde.
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What's your excuse for not finishing the report?
¿Cuál es tu excusa para no terminar el informe?
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justificationexplanationreasonpretextapology
1.

disculpar, eximir

release (someone) from a duty or requirement

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Please excuse me from the meeting today.
Por favor, discúlpeme de la reunión de hoy.
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The teacher will excuse you if you have a valid reason.
El profesor te disculpará si tienes una razón válida.
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forgivepardonabsolvereleaseexempt
2.

justificar, disculpar

try to lessen the seriousness of (a fault or offense); justify

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Don't try to excuse your bad behavior.
No intentes justificar tu mal comportamiento.
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Nothing can excuse such cruelty.
Nada puede justificar tanta crueldad.
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justifydefendvindicateexplainrationalize
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