noun
la culpa
blame · fault
Es la sensación de haber hecho algo malo o de ser responsable de un error o daño.
Definition & meaning
The word culpa generally refers to the responsibility for an action that has caused harm or an unfavorable outcome.
- Guilt or Blame: It represents the state of being responsible for an offense or a crime. It implies that a person is the cause of a negative event.
- Fault: It is often used to indicate that something went wrong due to a person's error or negligence.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun.
- Word origin: It comes from the Latin word culpa, which means "fault," "blame," or "crime."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
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Examples
La culpa fue completamente mía.noun
The blame was completely mine.
No es culpa tuya.noun
It's not your fault.
Acepté la culpa después de hablar con ellos.noun
I accepted the blame after talking with them.
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