How to say "to make an excuse" in Brazilian Portuguese?

In Brazilian Portuguese "to make an excuse" translates to  dar uma desculpa 

Transliteration: dar oo-mah deh-skool-pah

🇧🇷 Ele sempre dá uma desculpa quando não quer sair com os amigos.

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🇺🇸 He always makes an excuse when he doesn't want to go out with his friends.



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Frequently Asked Questions

How to say "to make an excuse" in Brazilian Portuguese?

You can use the word "dar uma desculpa" which translates to "to make an excuse".

How to pronounce "dar uma desculpa" (to make an excuse) in Brazilian Portuguese?

The word "dar uma desculpa" is pronounced as "dar oo-mah deh-skool-pah".

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