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Translation
lo siento
Romanization
lo siento
Pronunciation
loh syen-toh
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
lo siento — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "sorry".
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You say "lo siento" in Spanish. The romanized form is "lo siento", and a simple pronunciation cue is "loh syen-toh".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "loh syen-toh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "lo siento".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Spanish, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.