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How to Say ‘Again, sorry for the mix-up.’ in Portuguese

Mais uma vez, desculpe a confusão.

mysh OO-muh vezh desh-KOOL-peh ah kohn-foo-ZOWN

[mysh OO-muh vezh desh-KOOL-peh ah kohn-foo-ZOWN]

💬 Usage Tip: Mais uma vez word for word is "one more time", and it's the everyday way to say "again" when repeating something like an apology or thanks. Swap in other phrases: mais uma vez, obrigado "thanks again".

Phrase Breakdown

Mais uma vez,

mysh OO-muh vezh

Once again,

This adds emphasis to the apology. Pause at the comma.

Example

Mais uma vez, obrigado.

Once again, thank you.

Words in this phrase

Mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

uma

[OO-muh]

a / one (feminine)

The feminine singular indefinite article, used before feminine nouns like 'mesa'.

Example

Ao chegar, pedimos Uma mesa para dois.

When arriving, we ask for 'A table' for two.

vez

[vezh]

time / occasion

Refers to a previous moment or occasion.

Example

Da última vez, falámos sobre saúde e descanso.

Last time, we talked about health and rest.

desculpe a confusão.

desh-KOOL-peh ah kohn-foo-ZOWN

sorry for the confusion.

A formal apology. Blend 'desculpe a' into 'dish-KOOL-pa'.

Example

Peço desculpa, desculpe a confusão.

I apologize, sorry for the confusion.

Words in this phrase

desculpe

[desh-KOOL-peh]

Excuse me / I'm sorry

Used to apologize for a mistake or to get someone's attention.

Example

Ele disse 'Desculpe' após pisar no pé de alguém.

He said 'Sorry' after stepping on someone's foot.

[ah]

the (feminine singular)

Same article "a" used before a feminine noun; often unstressed in speech.

Example

A estação é ali à direita.

The station is right there on the right.

confusão

[kohn-foo-ZOWN]

confusion / mix-up

A misunderstanding or muddle.

Example

Houve uma confusão com o preço.

There was a mix-up with the price.

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