How to Say ‘I'm sorry’ in Mexican Spanish
Lo siento
loh see en toh
[loh see en toh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is for real regret or sympathy, like bad news. For bumping into someone, Mexicans say perdón instead.
Phrase Breakdown
Lo
[loh]
it
Direct object pronoun referring to a situation, route, or matter already mentioned.
Lo llevo bien aunque haya tráfico.
I'm handling it well even though there is traffic.
siento
[see en toh]
I feel
A personal experience of sensation or emotion.
Siento una conexión contigo muy fuerte.
I feel a very strong connection with you.
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