Com licença
Excuse me
Language note: Useful to get attention politely or to navigate through a crowd.
Culture note: Shows respect for personal space and often used in public places.
Context: A waiter comes by and you need to pass by them to get to the restroom.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Com
[kohm]
Excuse me
Used when addressing someone to be polite.
Com licença, onde é o banheiro?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
licença
[lee-sehn-sah]
Excuse me
Used when addressing someone to be polite.
Com licença, onde é o banheiro?
Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
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