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Phrase · 🙏 Courtesy & repair

Desculpe o atraso.

Sorry I’m late.

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Why every word is where it is

Desculpe1verbexcuse, sorry fordesculpar · imperative · 3rd sing.o2determinerthemasc. · sing. · definiteatraso2nounbeing late, delaymasc. · sing..
  • Desculpe → atraso: sorry for + what
  • o → atraso: agrees (m.)

Word for word: “Excuse the delay.”

Why it's built this way

The notes match the numbers above.

  1. 1
    Desculpe (polite) or desculpa (casual) + what you are sorry for, with no por.
  2. 2
    o atraso = being late; it is masculine.

Variations

  • Desculpa o atraso!
  • Foi mal o atraso!
  • Desculpe a demora.