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"I am sorry" is a phrase which is often translated as "perdón", and "I don't speak Spanish" is a phrase which is often translated as "No hablo español". Learn more about the difference between "I am sorry" and "I don't speak Spanish" below.
I am sorry(
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ahm
sa
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ri
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. lo siento
I heard that your grandfather passed away. I am sorry.Oí que falleció tu abuelo. Lo siento.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I am sorry that I couldn't help you.Lamento que no pudiera ayudarte.
I am sorry that you've been sick.Siento que hayas estado enfermo.
c. perdone (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I am sorry, what did you say?Perdone, ¿qué dijo?
d. mande (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I am sorry? I didn't understand what you said.¿Mande? No entendí lo que dijo.
a. perdón
I am sorry, could you tell me how to get to the stadium?Perdón, ¿me podría decir cómo llegar al estadio?
b. disculpa (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?).
I am sorry, what time does the store close?Disculpa, ¿a qué hora cierra la tienda?
c. disculpe (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I am sorry, do you know what time it is?Disculpe, ¿sabe qué hora es?
I don't speak Spanish(
ay
dont
spik
spah
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nihsh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. No hablo español
I'm sorry. I don't speak Spanish. Is there anyone who speaks English?Lo siento. No hablo español. ¿Hay alguien que hable inglés?
