diff --git a/src/qibolab/pulses.py b/src/qibolab/pulses.py
index 7a3480ba5..1b411cb11 100644
--- a/src/qibolab/pulses.py
+++ b/src/qibolab/pulses.py
@@ -1046,7 +1046,7 @@ def shallow_copy(self):  # -> Pulse:
         )
 
     def is_equal_ignoring_start(self, item) -> bool:
-        """Check if two pulses are equal, excepto from the start time"""
+        """Check if two pulses are equal ignoring start time"""
         return (
             self.duration == item.duration
             and self.amplitude == item.amplitude