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How to Say ‘I'm sorry’ in Mexican Spanish

Lo siento

loh SYEHN-toh

[loh SYEHN-toh]

Phrase Breakdown

[loh]

Neuter/masculine object pronoun; in 'lo siento' it is part of the fixed apology.

Example

Lo siento mucho.

I'm very sorry.

siento

[SYEHN-toh]

I’m sorry

An expression of apology or regret.

Example

Siento el malentendido.

I’m sorry for the misunderstanding.

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