Bedeutung
A more formal way to say 'I'm sorry'.
Kultureller Hintergrund
People in Portugal are very formal. 'Peço desculpa' is preferred over 'Desculpe'. Brazilians often use 'Peço desculpas' (plural) in formal settings. Formal apologies are highly valued in business and public life. Respect for elders is key; 'Peço desculpa' is a standard sign of respect.
Plural vs Singular
In Brazil, 'Peço desculpas' is very common. In Portugal, 'Peço desculpa' is the standard.
Bedeutung
A more formal way to say 'I'm sorry'.
Plural vs Singular
In Brazil, 'Peço desculpas' is very common. In Portugal, 'Peço desculpa' is the standard.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
___ desculpa pelo atraso.
The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the verb must be 'Peço'.
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Aufgabensammlung
1 Aufgaben___ desculpa pelo atraso.
The subject is 'Eu' (I), so the verb must be 'Peço'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
1 FragenNot rude, just informal. Use 'Peço desculpa' to be safe.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Peço perdão
synonymI ask for forgiveness
Desculpe
similarSorry
