com licença
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excuse me
/kõ liˈsẽsɐ/
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A polite way to ask to pass, enter or interrupt.
Examples
Ela bateu à porta e disse com licença.
She knocked on the door and said excuse me.
Com licença, esta cadeira está livre?
Excuse me, is this chair free?
Com licença, preciso de sair.
Excuse me, I need to leave.
Com licença, posso passar?
Excuse me, may I pass?
O empregado disse com licença antes de entrar.
The employee said excuse me before entering.
Meanings
Examples
Com licença, posso passar?
Excuse me, may I pass?
Ela bateu à porta e disse com licença.
She knocked on the door and said excuse me.
Com licença, preciso de sair.
Excuse me, I need to leave.
O empregado disse com licença antes de entrar.
The employee said excuse me before entering.
Com licença, esta cadeira está livre?
Excuse me, is this chair free?
Etymology
Literally “with permission”, from com (“with”) and licença (“permission”).
FAQ
What does com licença mean?
A polite way to ask to pass, enter or interrupt.
When should com licença be said?
Before passing, entering or interrupting someone.
Is com licença an apology for harm?
No. It asks for room or attention. Desculpe can express an apology.
Can it be said at a doorway?
Yes, before entering or moving past someone.
How is com licença pronounced?
It is pronounced /kõ liˈsẽsɐ/.
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