![]() (It’s a pity I can’t go to the party tonight.)Įs una lástima que no puedas jugar en el partido. (It’s a shame you can’t play in the match.) Verbs To Say Sorry in Spanish 12. So while it’s not used as much to ask for forgiveness, it’s a good way to tell someone you’re sorry for how something turned out.Įs una lástima que yo no pueda ir a la fiesta de esta noche. This phrase is used similarly to the English “it’s a pity.” Es una lástima - It’s a pity, it’s a shameĬontext: To express regret or disappointment (My deepest condolences for your loss.) 11. This expression is only used when offering our deepest condolences to someone. Mi más sentido pésame - My deepest condolencesĬontext: To express very deep condolences and sympathy for someone Lo compadezco.(I feel sorry for you.) 10. This phrase can be either formal or informal. Te compadezco - I feel sorry for youĬontext: To express that you feel sorry for someone (I’m sorry for the loss of your sister.) 9. This is used similarly to lo siento, and is used to offer apologies or condolences: Lamento - I’m sorryĬontext: To express remorse, sympathy and condolences ![]() It is a reflexive verb and you usually use it in the first person singular and plural: This is used to say that you regret what you have done. You may use the less formal permíteme with a friend or family member and permítame for someone you are less familiar with: Permíteme - Allow meĬontext: To ask for permission or forgiveness for something you’re about to do (very polite) We use this to say “excuse me” in the way that we ask for permission to do something.Ĭon permiso, necesito pasar. (I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were waiting.)ĭisculpe, ¿sabe dónde está el banco? (Excuse me, do you know where the bank is?) 5. (Sorry, I hadn’t heard you.)ĭisculpe, no sabía que estaba esperando. Disculpa - Excuse meĬontext: To apologize for something or to attract someone’s attentionĭisculpa can be used in an informal or formal situation ( disculpe is the formal version):ĭisculpa, no te había oído. (Sorry, I didn’t understand what you said.) 4. Perdón is similar to perdona, but perdón is slightly less formal. Perdón - Sorry, excuse meĬontext: To apologize for small inconveniences or something that’s not a big deal Perdone, ¿sabe dónde está la calle Málaga? (Excuse me, do you know where Málaga Street is?) 3. You can also use perdone for more formal situations: Perdona - Forgive meĬontext: To apologize for something minor, to get someone’s attention or to show you didn’t hear/understand something Siento el ruido.(Sorry for the noise.) 2. There are many different forms of lo siento: This is probably the most commonly used expression for asking for forgiveness and making other people feel we understand what they are going through. ![]() Lo siento - I’m sorryĬontext: To ask for forgiveness, express remorse or to express sympathy (Download) How To Say Sorry in Spanish 1. This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy. Es una lástima - It’s a pity, it’s a shame Mi más sentido pésame - My deepest condolences This post will take you through 12 ways that you can apologize in Spanish as well as how to respond when you are apologized to. Whether it’s expressing remorse for something you did, asking for forgiveness for slipping past someone on the street or asking for someone’s attention, apologizing is certainly something you should know how to do. Learning to say sorry is one of the necessities in learning any language, and Spanish is no different. Ap12 Ways To Say Sorry in Spanish That Aren’t Just “Lo Siento” ![]()
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