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valid excuse
[ˈvæləd ɪkˈskjuːs]
noun phrase
pl: valid excuses
desculpa válida
1.
a legitimate or acceptable reason for not doing something or for being late/absent
A doctor's appointment is a valid excuse for missing work.
Uma consulta médica é uma desculpa válida para faltar ao trabalho.
2.
a justification that is recognized as reasonable or credible
He had a valid excuse for not completing the assignment on time.
Ele tinha uma desculpa válida por não ter terminado a tarefa no prazo.
Synonyms
legitimate reason
acceptable justification
credible explanation
good reason
proper justification
Antonyms
invalid excuse
lame excuse
poor excuse
weak excuse
no excuse
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desculpa válida
most common usage
Brazil
motivo válido
alternative, more formal
Portugal
desculpa válida
standard usage, identical to Brazilian
Portugal
justificação válida
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
have an excuse at the ready
no excuse for that
make excuses
without excuse
a poor excuse for something
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