This is the 10967th most frequent Spanish word.
disculpan
"They apologize" or "you all apologize" (depending on context).
In this sentence, the verb 'disculpan' is used as a polite request for being excused, where the speaker addresses multiple people formally or informally.
¿Me disculpan un momento?
Could you excuse me for a moment?
Here, 'disculpan' refers to the act of one's apologies, derived from the reflexive verb 'disculparse' (to apologize), used in the third person plural.
Ellos se disculpan por llegar tarde a la reunión.
They apologize for being late to the meeting.
In this example, 'disculpan' shows the consistent action of apologizing, emphasizing sincerity when recognizing one's mistakes.