Guilt in Spanish
Guilt in Spanish is culpa (KOOL-pah). It's feminine: la culpa.
- Spanish
- la culpa
- Say it
- lah KOOL-pah
- Gender
- Feminine: la culpa
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Questions about culpa
How do you say guilt in Spanish?
Guilt in Spanish is la culpa.
How do you pronounce culpa?
Say it KOOL-pah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: KOOL. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is culpa masculine or feminine in Spanish?
culpa is feminine, so it takes la: la culpa.
What does culpa mean in English?
In English, la culpa means guilt.
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