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"Lo siento" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sorry", and "no hablo español" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't speak Spanish". Learn more about the difference between "lo siento" and "no hablo español" below.
lo siento(
loh
syehn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I'm sorry
Me enteré del fallecimiento de tu padre. Lo siento.I heard about the death of your father. I'm sorry.
no hablo español(
noh
ah
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bloh
ehs
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pah
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nyohl
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I don't speak Spanish
Perdón, no hablo español. ¿Me dirías qué dice ese cartel?Sorry, I don't speak Spanish. Could you tell me what that sign says?
