apology

an expression of regret or sorrow for something you have done wrong

disculpa, excusa, pedido de perdón

• make an apology to somebody

Collocations public apology · formal apology

• He made a public apology for his actions.

  Hizo una disculpa pública por sus acciones.

the act of accepting an apology or forgiving someone who has done something wrong

aceptar la disculpa, perdonar

• accept somebody's apology

Collocations accept an apology gracefully · refuse to accept an apology

• She refused to accept his apology.

  Ella se negó a aceptar su disculpa.