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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).
phrase
1. (used to apologize)
b. disculpa
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
I'm sorry I am running late.Disculpa la demora.
c. perdona
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
I stained your carpet! I'm sorry!¡Manché tu alfombra! ¡Perdona!
d. discúlpame
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
I'm sorry if I offended you.Discúlpame si te ofendí.
e. perdóname
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
I didn't realize this was your seat. I'm sorry.No me di cuenta de que este era tu asiento. Perdóname.
f. disculpe
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
I didn't know you were in the room. I'm sorry.No sabía que usted estaba en la habitación. Disculpe.
g. perdone
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
I'm afraid that pen is mine, ma'am. - I'm sorry!Me parece que esa pluma es mía, señora. - ¡Perdone!
2. (used to offer sympathy)
a. lo siento
I couldn't come to class because my uncle died. - I'm very sorry.No pude venir a clase porque murió mi tío. - Lo siento mucho.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I'm sorry for your loss.Mi más sentido pésame.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad. I hope he gets better soon.Siento lo de tu padre. Espero que se recupere pronto.
3. (used to ask for something to be repeated)
b. cómo
I'm tired. - I'm sorry? - I said I'm tired.Estoy cansado. - ¿Cómo? - Dije que estoy cansado.
c. perdone
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
I'm sorry, what were you saying?Perdone, ¿qué decía?
d. mande
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
I think I lost my keys. - I'm sorry? What monkeys? - I said "keys!"Me parece que perdí las llaves. - ¿Mande? ¿Qué claves? - ¡Dije "llaves"!
4. (used to get someone's attention)
b. disculpa
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
I'm sorry, do you know where the station is?Disculpa, ¿sabes dónde queda la estación?
c. disculpe
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
I'm sorry, do you know when the bank opens?Disculpe, ¿sabe a qué hora abre el banco?
5. (used to express regret)
6. (used to express disagreement)
a. un momento
This band sucks. - I'm sorry? I love them!Esta banda es una porquería. - ¡Un momento! ¡A mí me encantan!
b. qué dices
A word of phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. How are you?).
(informal)
Today's chemistry class was awesome. - I'm sorry? Nobody understood anything!La clase de química de hoy estuvo genial. - ¿Qué dices? ¡No se entendió nada!
c. qué dice
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
(formal)
Everyone will have to work over the weekend. - I'm sorry?Todos tendrán que trabajar el fin de semana. - ¿Qué dice?
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