vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Lo siento" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sorry", and "¡Uy!" is an interjection which is often translated as "Oh!". Learn more about the difference between "lo siento" and "¡Uy!" below.
lo siento(
loh
syehn
-
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.
¡Uy!(
ooee
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
