Colpa
Fault
Language note: Often used to admit mistakes, e.g., 'è colpa mia'.
Culture note: Taking responsibility is valued in Italy, but so is expressing when something isn't your fault.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Colpa
[COAL-pa]
Fault
Responsibility for an accident or misfortune.
È stata una colpa grave.
It was a serious fault.
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