Direct answer
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lo siento
Romanization
lo siento
Pronunciation
loh syen-toh
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How to say “sorry” in Spanish
Learn how to say "sorry" in Spanish: lo siento (lo siento), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
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When to use it
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. Lo siento is the standard way to say sorry in Spanish. Perdón is shorter and can also mean excuse me.
Examples
Lo siento.
Sorry.
Lo siento mucho.
I am very sorry.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "sorry" word by word; use the full Spanish phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked safe.
FAQ
How do you say "sorry" in Spanish?
Say lo siento. The romanization is lo siento, and the pronunciation is loh syen-toh.
Is lo siento formal or casual?
This version is marked safe. Lo siento is the standard way to say sorry in Spanish. Perdón is shorter and can also mean excuse me.
When should I use "sorry" in Spanish?
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. Lo siento is the standard way to say sorry in Spanish. Perdón is shorter and can also mean excuse me.
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