How to Say ‘Sorry’ in Spain Spanish
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
[loh SYEN-toh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: [Lo siento] is for apologising, bad news, or showing sympathy. For a quick [excuse me] in a shop or on the street, Spaniards are more likely to say [perdón].
Phrase Breakdown
Lo
[loh]
it
A direct object pronoun meaning 'it'; part of the phrase 'I'm sorry.'
Si cometes un error, puedes decir «Lo siento».
If you make a mistake, you can say “I’m sorry.”
siento
[SYEN-toh]
I feel
From the verb 'sentir'; literally 'I feel.' The full phrase means 'I'm sorry.'
«Lo siento» expresa una disculpa más seria.
“I’m sorry” expresses a more serious apology.
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