sinto muito
I'm very sorry
Pronunciation
/ˈsĩ.tu ˈmũj.tu/
Cultural Note
Sinto muito (literally 'I feel a lot') expresses deep sympathy or sincere apology. It's stronger than 'desculpa' and is used for serious situations — condolences, significant mistakes, or expressing empathy for someone's misfortune. It's appropriate in both Brazilian and European Portuguese.
📝 Example Sentences
Sinto muito pela sua perda.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Sinto muito, não foi minha intenção.
I'm very sorry, it wasn't my intention.
Sinto muito por tudo o que aconteceu.
I'm very sorry for everything that happened.
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