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"No hablo español" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't speak Spanish", and "lo siento" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sorry". Learn more about the difference between "no hablo español" and "lo siento" below.
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).
phrase
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?
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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).
phrase
a. I'm sorry
Rompí tu ordenador. Lo siento.I broke your computer. I'm sorry.
a. I'm sorry
Me enteré del fallecimiento de tu padre. Lo siento.I heard about the death of your father. I'm sorry.
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