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What does la culpa mean in English?

"La culpa" in Spanish literally translates to "the guilt".

However, it's important to note that "la culpa" has a slightly different connotation in Spanish than "guilt" in English. It often refers to a deeper sense of guilt, shame, or remorse, often rooted in cultural or religious beliefs.

It can also be used in the context of feeling responsible for something bad that has happened, even if you weren't directly to blame.

Here are some examples:

* "Siento mucha la culpa por lo que hice." (I feel a lot of guilt for what I did.)

* "No te preocupes, no es tu culpa." (Don't worry, it's not your fault.)

* "La culpa es de los padres." (The parents are to blame.)

So, while the literal translation is "the guilt," "la culpa" carries a more complex and nuanced meaning in Spanish.

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