apologize

• Verbo utilizado para expresar arrepentimiento o pesar por las propias acciones o palabras, generalmente diciendo 'lo siento' o 'perdón'.

A verb used to express regret or sorrow for one's actions or words, typically by saying sorry.

1. Express regret for wrongdoingA2formal

   To express sincere regret or sorrow for one's actions or words that have caused offense.

   Pedir disculpas

   • I apologize for being late to the meeting.
   • She apologized to her friend for forgetting her birthday.
   • He apologized profusely for the mistake.

   Sinónimosapologise

   Antónimosdefyinsultoffend

2. Make excusesB1informal

   To offer reasons or justifications for one's behavior (often insincerely).

   Disculparse dando excusas

   • He always apologizes for his behavior but never changes.
   • Don't apologize; just explain what happened.
   • She apologized for the delay, blaming heavy traffic.

   Sinónimosdefendexcuseexplainextenuatejustifypalliaterationalizevindicate