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"I was sleeping" is a form of "I was sleeping", a phrase which is often translated as "estaba durmiendo". "Sorry" is a form of "sorry", an adjective which is often translated as "arrepentido". Learn more about the difference between "I was sleeping" and "sorry" below.
I was sleeping(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. estaba durmiendo
Why didn't you answer your phone this morning? - Sorry, I was sleeping.¿Por qué no contestaste tu teléfono esta mañana? - Lo siento, estaba durmiendo.
b. dormía
While I was sleeping, the tooth fairy brought me a dollar.Mientras dormía, el hada de los dientes me trajo un dólar.
sorry(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (repentant)
a. arrepentido
She said she was sorry she didn't invite me to the wedding.Dijo que estaba arrepentida de no haberme invitado a la boda.
2. (deplorable)
a. lamentable
Her ex-boyfriend left her in such a sorry state.Su ex-novio la dejó un estado lamentable.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
b. perdón
I wish I could talk, but I'm late to a meeting. Sorry!Me gustaría poder hablar, pero estoy llegando tarde a una reunión. ¡Perdón!
c. disculpa (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Sorry! I didn't realize this seat was taken.¡Disculpa! No sabía que este asiento estaba ocupado.
a. perdona (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Sorry, but I don't agree with you.Perdona, pero no estoy de acuerdo contigo.
