How to Say ‘Excuse me’ in Portuguese
Desculpe
desh-KOOL-puh
[desh-KOOL-puh]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Opening with Desculpe before speaking to a stranger is expected in Portugal. Launching straight into a comment can feel abrupt.
Phrase Breakdown
Desculpe
[desh-KOOL-puh]
sorry / excuse me
A polite way to apologize or get someone's attention.
Desculpe, onde fica a estação?
Excuse me, where is the station?
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