A2 Collocation 正式

Pedir disculpas.

To apologize.

意思

To express regret for an offense or mistake.

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文化背景

In Spain, people tend to be more direct. While 'pedir disculpas' is used, you will often hear a very sincere 'Lo siento mucho' or 'Perdona' even in professional settings if the relationship is established. Mexican culture places a high value on 'formalidad' and 'cortesía'. Using 'Le pido una disculpa' (often with the indefinite article 'una') is extremely common to show respect and avoid appearing rude. Argentines use 'voseo'. Instead of 'pídeme disculpas', they say 'pedime disculpas'. The tone can be very passionate, and apologies are often followed by long explanations (descargos). In Colombia, especially in Bogotá, the speech is very formal. You might hear 'Qué pena con usted' as a synonym for 'pido disculpas'. It's a very soft, polite way to apologize for minor things.

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The 'Le' Secret

Always use 'Le pido disculpas' in emails to people you don't know. It's the safest, most professional bet.

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Don't say 'Hacer'

Never say 'hacer una disculpa'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating from English.

意思

To express regret for an offense or mistake.

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The 'Le' Secret

Always use 'Le pido disculpas' in emails to people you don't know. It's the safest, most professional bet.

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Don't say 'Hacer'

Never say 'hacer una disculpa'. It's a dead giveaway that you are translating from English.

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The Mexican 'Una'

In Mexico, adding 'una' (Pido una disculpa) makes the apology sound even more polite and humble.

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Body Language

When saying this in person, a slight nod of the head adds to the sincerity of the phrase.

自我测试

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'pedir'.

Yo ___ disculpas por mi comportamiento de ayer.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pido

The verb 'pedir' is irregular (e->i) in the first person present tense.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal email to a boss?

You missed a deadline and want to apologize.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Le pido disculpas por no entregar el informe a tiempo.

This option uses the formal 'Le', the correct plural 'disculpas', and the correct preposition 'por'.

Match the situation with the most natural phrase.

Situations: 1. Stepping on a toe in the bus, 2. Formal apology to a client, 3. Telling a friend you are sorry their dog is sick.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Perdón is for minor accidents, Pedir disculpas is for formal errors, and Lo siento is for sympathy.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

Juan: '¿Por qué no viniste a la reunión?' María: '___ disculpas, me quedé sin batería.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Pido

The standard collocation is 'pedir disculpas'.

In which of these situations should you NOT use 'pedir disculpas'?

Select the incorrect context.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Your friend tells you they lost their job.

You use 'Lo siento' for sympathy. 'Pedir disculpas' implies you are the one who caused the problem.

🎉 得分: /5

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'pedir'. Fill Blank A2

Yo ___ disculpas por mi comportamiento de ayer.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: pido

The verb 'pedir' is irregular (e->i) in the first person present tense.

Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal email to a boss? Choose B1

You missed a deadline and want to apologize.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Le pido disculpas por no entregar el informe a tiempo.

This option uses the formal 'Le', the correct plural 'disculpas', and the correct preposition 'por'.

Match the situation with the most natural phrase. Match A2

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

Perdón is for minor accidents, Pedir disculpas is for formal errors, and Lo siento is for sympathy.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Juan: '¿Por qué no viniste a la reunión?' María: '___ disculpas, me quedé sin batería.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Pido

The standard collocation is 'pedir disculpas'.

In which of these situations should you NOT use 'pedir disculpas'? situation_matching B1

Select the incorrect context.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Your friend tells you they lost their job.

You use 'Lo siento' for sympathy. 'Pedir disculpas' implies you are the one who caused the problem.

🎉 得分: /5

常见问题

14 个问题

'Perdón' es más personal y emocional. 'Disculpas' es más social y formal.

Sí, pero 'pido disculpas' suena más profesional.

Porque en la cultura española, tú pides que el otro te perdone; el poder está en la otra persona.

Casi siempre se usa en plural: 'disculpas'.

La mejor forma es 'Le pido disculpas por...'

Sí, es universal, aunque en algunos países como Colombia prefieren 'qué pena'.

Sí, es el verbo reflexivo. 'Él se disculpó' = 'Él pidió disculpas'.

Puedes decir 'No te preocupes', 'Está bien' o 'No hay problema'.

No, para eso usa 'Lo siento' o 'Mi más pésame'.

Diciendo 'Les pido disculpas a todos'.

Un poco, pero si el error fue grande, es perfecto.

Decir 'hacer una disculpa'.

Sí: 'Le pedí disculpas ayer'.

Es más formal, típico de noticias o comunicados oficiales.

相关表达

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pedir perdón

similar

To ask for forgiveness

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disculparse

synonym

To apologize (reflexive)

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lo siento

similar

I'm sorry

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con su permiso

contrast

With your permission

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reivindicarse

builds on

To redeem oneself

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