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"Sorry" is a form of "sorry", an adjective which is often translated as "arrepentido". "My Spanish is bad" is a phrase which is often translated as "mi español es malo". Learn more about the difference between "my Spanish is bad" and "sorry" below.
my Spanish is bad(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. mi español es malo
Can you understand me? I know that my Spanish is bad.¿Me puedes entender? Sé que mi español es malo.
b. hablo mal el español
My Spanish is bad, but they could understand me.Yo hablo mal el español, pero pudieron entenderme.
sorry(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (repentant)
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.
2. (deplorable)
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!).
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 (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Sorry! I didn't realize this seat was taken.¡Disculpa! No sabía que este asiento estaba ocupado.
a. perdona (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Sorry, but I don't agree with you.Perdona, pero no estoy de acuerdo contigo.
