How to Say ‘I'm really sorry.’ in Italian
Mi dispiace davvero.
mee dee-SPYAH-cheh dahv-VEH-roh
[mee dee-SPYAH-cheh dahv-VEH-roh]
💬 Usage Tip: Mi dispiace literally means "it displeases me", so it stays the same whoever you're talking to. It's for real regret; for bumping into someone, scusa is more natural.
Phrase Breakdown
Mi
[mee]
to me
Indirect object pronoun meaning to me; used to express personal reaction.
Nella frase Mi fa piacere, Mi indica la persona che prova la sensazione.
In the phrase 'Mi fa piacere,' 'Mi' indicates the person feeling the emotion.
dispiace
[dee-SPYAH-cheh]
is displeasing / I'm sorry
Literally suggests something is displeasing to me; in common use, it means 'I'm sorry'.
Se faccio un errore, dico: "Mi dispiace."
If I make a mistake, I say: "I'm sorry."
davvero
[dahv-VEH-roh]
really / truly
Adds emphasis and sincerity to what you say.
La ringrazio davvero per la pazienza.
I really thank you for your patience.
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