How to Say ‘I'm sorry’ in Mexican Spanish
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
[loh SYEN-toh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: [Lo siento] sounds more like a real apology than [perdón]. In everyday Mexico, people often use [perdón] for small bumps, interruptions, or getting attention.
Phrase Breakdown
Lo
[loh]
it
Literally means 'it'; in this phrase it is part of the expression for saying sorry.
Lo siento mucho por el error.
I am very sorry for the mistake.
siento
[SYEN-toh]
I feel
From the verb 'sentir'; literally 'I feel.' Together with 'lo' it means 'I'm sorry.'
Cuando llego tarde, digo Lo siento.
When I arrive late, I say I'm sorry.
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