lo siento

I'm sorry

Beginner Phrase

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Pronunciation

/lo ˈsjen.to/

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Cultural Note

Lo siento literally means 'I feel it,' conveying genuine empathy. It is used for more serious apologies or expressions of sympathy, unlike 'perdón' which handles minor slip-ups. When offering condolences, Spaniards say 'lo siento mucho' or 'mi más sentido pésame' in very formal contexts.

📝 Example Sentences

Lo siento mucho, no quería hacerte daño.

I'm very sorry, I didn't want to hurt you.

Lo siento, pero no puedo ir a la fiesta.

I'm sorry, but I can't go to the party.

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Related Words

disculpa

excuse me (informal), sorry

perdón

sorry, pardon, excuse me

perdonar

to forgive

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