Mi culpa
casual
To say "my bad", Spanish speakers say Mi culpa, a short and casual admission of a small mistake. Perdón and Error mío work as well.
Meaning: admitting a small mistake (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Mi culpa | casual |
| Error mío | casual |
| Perdón | everyday |
Mi culpa is more relaxed than Lo siento mucho. It fits small slips such as a wrong turn or a late arrival.
What mistakes should you avoid?
For serious mistakes use a longer apology such as Lo siento mucho, fue mi culpa.
Did you know?
- English "my bad" has no exact fixed Spanish match, which is why mi culpa is the usual choice.
Examples in context
- Uy, mi culpa.Oops, my bad.
- Error mío, perdón.My mistake, sorry.
- Perdón, no vi el cartel.Sorry, I did not see the sign.
Example conversation
Nuria bumps into her friend Pablo carrying coffee in a café in Lima.
- NuriaUy, mi culpa. ¿Te manché?Oops, my bad. Did I stain you?
- PabloNo pasa nada.It is fine.
- NuriaTe invito otro café.I will buy you another coffee.
