How to Say "I'm Sorry" in Spanish

Quick Answer

I'm sorry. = Lo siento.

There are lots of different translations for I'm sorry in Spanish. Check out some of the most common ways to say I'm sorry in Spanish below!

1. I'm sorry = I apologize

• Used to apologize for something that was your fault.
• Translations: lo siento, lo lamento, perdone, or perdón

examples
Oye, me empujaste. - ¡Lo siento! Hey, you pushed me. - I'm sorry!

Want to learn how to conjugate the verbs sentir and lamentar? Check out these conjugation tables!

• sentir

• lamentar

2. I'm sorry = Can I offer my condolences?

• Used to offer condolences for something serious, like a death or illness.
• siento, lamento, mi más sentido pésame

examples
Ayer se murió mi abuelita. - Mi más sentido pésame. My granny died yesterday. - I'm sorry.

Siento and lamento must be followed by a phrase answering the question for what.

examples
Mi abuelo falleció ayer. My grandfather died yesterday.

Siento la pérdida de tu abuelo.

3. I'm sorry = Could you repeat that?

• Used to ask that someone repeat something.
• Translations: perdón, perdone, cómo, mande, cómo fue

examples
Ya son las cinco. - ¿Perdón? - Que ya son las cinco. It's five o'clock already. - I'm sorry? - It's five o'clock already.

4. I'm sorry = Can I have a moment?

• Used to ask that someone excuse you for a moment.
• Translation: permítame

examples
Permítame, señor. Tengo que atender a otro cliente. I'm sorry, sir. I need to help another customer.

5. I'm sorry = Can I have your attention?

• Used to get someone's attention.
• Translations: disculpeor perdón

examples
Disculpe, señora. ¿Me podría decir la fecha? I'm sorry, ma'am. Could you tell me the date?

6. I'm sorry = I object

• Used to object or express disagreement.
• Translation: un momento

examples
El café es asqueroso. - ¡Un momento! Es el café es lo mejor que hay. Coffee is disgusting. - I'm sorry?! Coffee is the best thing in the world.

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