mi dispiace
I'm sorry
Pronunciation
/mi di.ˈspja.tʃe/
Cultural Note
Mi dispiace expresses genuine regret or sympathy — it's stronger and more heartfelt than scusa. Literally 'it displeases me,' it conveys emotional involvement. Use it for serious apologies, expressing sympathy, or declining invitations. Unlike scusa/mi scusi, it doesn't change based on tu/Lei because the subject is 'it' (the situation), not the person.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi dispiace, non posso venire stasera.
I'm sorry, I can't come tonight.
Mi dispiace tanto per la tua perdita.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Mi dispiace, è colpa mia.
I'm sorry, it's my fault.
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