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"Sorry" is a form of "sorry", an adjective which is often translated as "arrepentido". "But" is a conjunction which is often translated as "pero". Learn more about the difference between "but" and "sorry" below.
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. pero
I want to go, but it's really far.Quiero ir pero es muy lejos.
b. sino
He wasn't from New York, but from New Jersey.No era de Nueva York, sino de Nueva Jersey.
a. pero
But it is still too early to go to bed!¡Pero si aún es muy temprano para acostarse!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. no ser más que
She is but a poor philosopher.No es más que una pobre filósofa.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. salvo
I have read all his books but the last one.He leído todos sus libros salvo el último.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. pero
I don't want any buts or excuses.No quiero ni peros ni excusas.
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sorry(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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.
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!).
interjection
a. lo siento
Sorry! I didn't mean to bump you.¡Lo siento! No fue mi intención chocar contra ti.
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
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
Sorry! I didn't realize this seat was taken.¡Disculpa! No sabía que este asiento estaba ocupado.
d. disculpe
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
Sorry! I didn't mean any offense.¡Disculpe! No pretendía ofenderle.
a. perdona
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
Sorry, but I don't agree with you.Perdona, pero no estoy de acuerdo contigo.
b. perdone
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
Sorry, but I think you're misinformed.Perdone, pero creo que le han desinformado.
a. perdón
Sorry? I didn't catch what you just said.¿Perdón? No oí lo que acabas de decir.
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