Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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What is the difference between “desculpe” (sorry) and “desculpa” (sorry)? And when do we say “desculpe” (I’m sorry) or “sinto muito” (I’m sorry)?
There are many ways to apologize in Portuguese.
In this lesson, I’m going to answer some common questions about this topic and I’m going to give many examples so you understand how Brazilians express themselves in different situations.


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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro - Differences between “desculpe,” “desculpa,” “sinto muito,” and “com licença” 
00:43 Free Lesson & Worksheet 👉 speakingbrazilian.kit.com/desculpe_desculpa
01:00 "Desculpa" vs "Desculpe" - What's the difference?
01:52 "Desculpe" vs "Sinto muito" - When to use each
03:21 "Desculpe" vs "Com licença" - Excuse me in Portuguese
04:35 "Pedir desculpa" vs "Dar uma desculpa"
05:24 How to respond to an apology
05:42 Regional differences in Brazil
06:51 Speaking Brazilian School courses - speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses



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