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"I'm sorry" is a phrase which is often translated as "perdón", and "I miss you" is a phrase which is often translated as "te extraño". Learn more about the difference between "I'm sorry" and "I miss you" below.
I'm sorry(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
b. 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?).
I'm sorry I am running late.Disculpa la demora.
c. 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?).
I stained your carpet! I'm sorry!¡Manché tu alfombra! ¡Perdona!
d. discúlpame (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?).
I'm sorry if I offended you.Discúlpame si te ofendí.
e. perdóname (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?).
I didn't realize this was your seat. I'm sorry.No me di cuenta de que este era tu asiento. Perdóname.
a. lo siento
I couldn't come to class because my uncle died. - I'm very sorry.No pude venir a clase porque murió mi tío. - Lo siento mucho.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm sorry for your loss.Mi más sentido pésame.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he gets better soon.Siento lo de tu padre. Espero que se recupere pronto.
b. cómo
I'm tired. - I'm sorry? - I said I'm tired.Estoy cansado. - ¿Cómo? - Dije que estoy cansado.
b. 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?).
I'm sorry, do you know where the station is?Disculpa, ¿sabes dónde queda la estación?
a. un momento
This band sucks. - I'm sorry? I love them!Esta banda es una porquería. - ¡Un momento! ¡A mí me encantan!
b. qué dices (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?).
Today's chemistry class was awesome. - I'm sorry? Nobody understood anything!La clase de química de hoy estuvo genial. - ¿Qué dices? ¡No se entendió nada!
I miss you(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. te extraño (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I miss you; I wish you had stayed.Te extraño; ojalá te hubieras quedado.
b. me haces falta (informal) (singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I miss you so much it hurts.Me haces tanta falta que me duele.
c. te echo de menos (informal) (singular) (Spain)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Regionalism used in Spain
You left only yesterday and I miss you.Te fuiste ayer y ya te echo de menos.
a. los extraño (plural) (masculine or mixed gender)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
When are you coming back? I miss you so much!¿Cuando vuelven? Los extraño muchísimo!
b. las extraño (plural) (feminine)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
I miss you when you're at school.Las extraño cuando están en el colegio.
c. me hacen falta (plural) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Hello, my doggies! You know how much I miss you when I'm at work.¡Hola, mis perritos! Saben cuánto me hacen falta cuando estoy en el trabajo.
d. los echo de menos (plural) (masculine or mixed gender) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
I'm glad you're enjoying camp, but I miss you both.Estoy contenta que estén disfrutando del campamento pero los echo a los dos de menos.
e. las echo de menos (plural) (feminine) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Regionalism used in Spain
I miss you when you when you spend the holidays at grandma's.Las echo de menos cuando se van a pasar las vacaciones a casa de la abuela.
