Por mi culpa vs. es mi culpa

[Aprendo]

I was told (but didn't understand the specific reasons) that:

por mi culpa and es mi culpa

Have slightly different meanings.


If you someone cares to explain I'd be grateful.



Gracias.

[poli]

One means it's my fault. The other means because of the bad thing I did.

[Aprendo]

One means it's my fault. The other means because of the bad thing I did.

Thanks, Poli

Por me culpa = it's my fault

Es mi culpa = because of the bad thing I did.

Correct? It seems the reverse sounds correct.

Gracias.

[aleCcowaN]

Es mi culpa que ... = I am to blame for ...

Por mi culpa ... = Because of me (this bad thing happened) / It's my fault (this happened)

[Aprendo]

Es mi culpa que ... = I am to blame for ...

Por mi culpa ... = Because of me (this bad thing happened) / It's my fault (this happened)

Gracias, AleC :thumbsup:

OK, I assume "por" is used as "because" (to translate in English).

Now I get it.