to excuse; to forgive; to pardon
1. to free someone from blame or responsibility; to forgive
Please excuse my late arrival.
Por favor, desculpe minha chegada atrasada.
2. to offer an apology or explanation for something
He excused himself for his rudeness.
Ele se desculpou pela sua falta de educação.
3. to allow someone to leave or be absent
The teacher excused the student from class.
O professor desculpou o aluno da aula.
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