Meaning
A expressão "I apologize for" é usada em inglês para demonstrar arrependimento ou pedir desculpas por algo específico. Ao usar essa expressão, a pessoa assume responsabilidade por uma ação ou situação que causou desconforto ou problema a outra pessoa.
Na prática, "I apologize for" é seguida por um substantivo ou gerúndio que descreve a razão do pedido de desculpas. Por exemplo: "I apologize for the delay" (Desculpe pelo atraso) ou "I apologize for forgetting your birthday" (Peço desculpas por esquecer seu aniversário).
Essa expressão é formal e frequentemente utilizada em contextos profissionais ou em situações onde se deseja manter um tom respeitoso e polido. Alternativas mais informais poderiam ser "I'm sorry for" ou simplesmente "Sorry for".
É importante notar que após "I apologize for", deve-se adicionar o motivo específico da desculpa para que a comunicação seja clara e a responsabilidade, devidamente assumida.
Today's Sentences
- I apologize for being rude.
- I apologize for telling a lie.
- I apologize for calling so late.
- I apologize for eating your lunch.
- I apologize for leaving without you.
- Writer's Note
01
I apologize for being rude.
Situation 1
How old are you again?
Excuse me?
I apologize for being rude.
I’m glad you realize that it’s a personal and potentially sensitive question.
Situation 2
So if you don’t mind me asking, do you have a boyfriend?
Yes, I mind.
And you shouldn’t ask such personal questions.
E você não deveria fazer perguntas tão pessoais.
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
Eu estava apenas interessado em conhecê-lo melhor.
It wasn’t offensive but it’s a personal question that I don’t wish to answer.
02
I apologize for telling a lie.
Situation 1
Can I ask you if what you’re saying is true?
No, it’s not true.
I apologize for telling a lie.
Peço desculpas por ter mentido.
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
Eu não percebi que isso te machucaria.
Situation 2
I apologize for telling a lie.
How could I ever trust you again?
Please give me another chance.
Unless you show me that you can be honest, I’m not sure if this relationship is worth it.
03
I apologize for calling so late.
Situation 1
I apologize for calling so late.
That’s okay.
Were you about to go to call it a night?
I was getting ready for bed but I can talk.
What’s up?
O que está acontecendo?
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
Mas há uma emergência.
I’m listening.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
Precisamos delas para iniciar o julgamento.
04
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Situation 1
Have you seen a box of salad in the fridge?
I saw the salad this morning.
Was it yours?
Era sua?
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Peço desculpas por ter comido o seu almoço.
Situation 2
Have you seen the sandwich I brought home?
You mean the tomato basil sandwich?
That was supposed to be my lunch.
I had no idea it was yours.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Peço desculpas por ter comido seu almoço.
05
I apologize for leaving without you.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was fun.
There was too much drinking.
Houve bebida em excesso.
I apologize for leaving without you.
But I just couldn’t stand being at the party any longer.
Mas eu simplesmente não conseguia mais aguentar ficar na festa.
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
Fiquei preocupado com você.
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
Acabei conhecendo algumas pessoas interessantes.
There were a lot more vendor displays at the convention this year.
I agree!
It was a great event.
Foi um ótimo evento.
Writer's Note
Just to review, "to apologize" for something means to feel or say sorry to someone. You may add adverbs that are used to strengthen the meaning of other adverbs and adjectives. They are called degree adverbs because they specify the degree to which an adjective or another adverb applies. In other words, these types of words intensify the overall meaning.
Some examples of adverbs that fit well with "apologize" are:
- very
- extremely
- totally
- really
- sincerely
- highly
- wholeheartedly
- completely
- terribly
- deeply
Try them out! Try forming your own apology with these adverbs and write them in the comments below. Share your progress and share your mistakes, we'll all here to learn. Cheers😊👍
