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How do you say "excuse me" in Spanish?
Disculpe
In Spanish, "excuse me" is Disculpe.
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Pronunciation
The trick with 'Disculpe' is to pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do while making sure stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Disculpe is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
excuse me
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How to remember Disculpe
Imagine a short scene where excuse me and someone hands you the words 'Disculpe' to use.
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Questions about Disculpe
How do you pronounce Disculpe?
The trick with 'Disculpe' is to pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do while making sure stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Disculpe formal or casual?
Disculpe is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Disculpe used in Spanish?
Disculpe is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (excuse me).
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