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Italian word

scusare

to excuse, to forgive

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to excuse

to pardon a minor fault

⚠️ The trap

Mostly the same. Key distinction: 'scusarsi' (reflexive) = to apologise. 'Mi scusi' = excuse me (polite). Important nuance: 'scusa' = excuse me / sorry (informal), 'mi scusi' = excuse me (formal). Not used for serious offences — for those use 'chiedere perdono'.

To say "to pardon a minor fault" in Italian:

scusare is correct

"scusare" in English means:

to excuse, to forgive

Example

"Mi scuso per il ritardo."

"I apologise for the delay."

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