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"Lo siento" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sorry", and "perdón" is a noun which is often translated as "forgiveness". Learn more about the difference between "lo siento" and "perdón" 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.
el perdón, perdón(
pehr
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dohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. forgiveness
Solo Dios puede darte el perdón que buscas.Only God can grant the forgiveness you seek.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
