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"No sé" is a phrase which is often translated as "I don't know", and "lo siento" is a phrase which is often translated as "I'm sorry". Learn more about the difference between "no sé" and "lo siento" below.
no sé(
noh
 
seh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I don't know
No sé si quiero pizza o un sándwich.I don't know if I want pizza or a sandwich.
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lo siento(
loh
 
syehn
-
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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