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"Sorry" is a form of "sorry", an adjective which is often translated as "arrepentido". "My phone died" is a phrase which is often translated as "mi teléfono dejó de funcionar". Learn more about the difference between "my phone died" and "sorry" below.
my phone died(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. mi teléfono dejó de funcionar
I'm sorry I couldn't call you back. My phone died.Lamento no haberte podido devolver la llamada. Mi teléfono dejó de funcionar.
b. mi teléfono se apagó
I don't understand why my phone died. I just bought it.No entiendo por qué se mi teléfono se apagó. Lo acabo de comprar.
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.
