lo siento, pero no me interesa
I'm sorry, but I'm not interested
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/lo ˈsjento peɾo no me inteˈɾesa/
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Cultural Note
This is the gold standard for polite rejection in Spanish. It is direct enough to be clear but softened by 'lo siento' (I'm sorry). Adding 'gracias de todos modos' (thanks anyway) makes it even more gracious. Spanish etiquette values directness with politeness — leaving someone guessing is generally seen as worse than a clear, kind rejection.
📝 Example Sentences
Lo siento, pero no me interesa. Gracias de todos modos.
I'm sorry, but I'm not interested. Thanks anyway.
Le dije amablemente que lo sentía pero que no me interesaba.
I kindly told him I was sorry but I wasn't interested.