This is the 6383rd most frequent Portuguese word.
desculpem
"Desculpem" means "sorry" or "excuse me" (plural/formal).
Here, 'desculpem' is used as a polite request for forgiveness directed at a group of people.
Desculpem pelo atraso.
Sorry for the delay.
In this sentence, 'desculpem' is used to politely inform a group about needing to perform an action that might interrupt them.
Desculpem, mas preciso atender esta chamada.
Excuse me, but I need to take this call.
'Desculpem' is here employed to apologize for an inconvenience or disturbance specifically to multiple individuals.