C2 noun Neutral

apology

/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/

An expression of regret for a fault or offense, or a formal justification of a position or belief. At an advanced level, it encompasses both the act of seeking forgiveness and a structured defense of a doctrine or action.

Ejemplos

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1

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

2

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

3

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
apology
Verb
apologize
Adverbio
apologetically
Adjetivo
apologetic
Relacionado
apologist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). If you are 'apologizing', you are giving your side of the story while acknowledging the fault.

Quiz rápido

The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: issue

Ejemplos

1

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

everyday

I owe you a sincere apology for missing our meeting yesterday.

2

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

formal

The corporation was compelled to issue a public apology following the environmental disaster.

3

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

informal

Sorry about that; please accept this quick apology for the delay.

4

Plato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.

academic

Plato's 'Apology' serves as a rhetorical defense of Socrates' philosophical life rather than a plea for forgiveness.

5

We received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.

business

We received a formal apology from the vendor regarding the breach of the service-level agreement.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
apology
Verb
apologize
Adverbio
apologetically
Adjetivo
apologetic
Relacionado
apologist

Colocaciones comunes

profuse apology profuse apology
tender an apology tender an apology
heartfelt apology heartfelt apology
demand an apology demand an apology
abject apology abject apology

Frases Comunes

accepted with no apology

accepted with no apology

a poor apology for

a poor apology for (meaning a poor substitute for)

my sincerest apologies

my sincerest apologies

Se confunde a menudo con

apology vs excuse

An apology accepts responsibility for a mistake, whereas an excuse often attempts to shift or mitigate that responsibility.

apology vs apologist

An apology is the statement itself; an apologist is a person who argues in defense of something, often a controversial belief.

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Notas de uso

In C2 contexts, 'apology' can mean a formal defense (apologia). When used for regret, it is often paired with the verb 'offer', 'tender', or 'issue'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'make an apology' in formal writing; while correct, 'offer' or 'tender' an apology is more sophisticated for professional or academic registers.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the Greek 'apologia' (a speech in defense). If you are 'apologizing', you are giving your side of the story while acknowledging the fault.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Greek 'apologia', a speech made in defense.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: apologies (plural) Often followed by the preposition 'for' (an apology for the delay) Often followed by the preposition 'to' (an apology to the staff)
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Contexto cultural

In many diplomatic contexts, an official apology is a highly symbolic act that can influence international relations or legal settlements.

Quiz rápido

The diplomat was forced to ______ a formal apology after his remarks caused an international outcry.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: issue

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monoannfy

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compathness

C1

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misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

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univerbor

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Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

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C1

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