I am sorry
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I am sorry(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. lo siento
I heard that your grandfather passed away. I am sorry.Oí que falleció tu abuelo. Lo siento.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I am sorry that I couldn't help you.Lamento que no pudiera ayudarte.
I am sorry that you've been sick.Siento que hayas estado enfermo.
c. perdone (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I am sorry, what did you say?Perdone, ¿qué dijo?
d. mande (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I am sorry? I didn't understand what you said.¿Mande? No entendí lo que dijo.
a. perdón
I am sorry, could you tell me how to get to the stadium?Perdón, ¿me podría decir cómo llegar al estadio?
b. disculpa (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I am sorry, what time does the store close?Disculpa, ¿a qué hora cierra la tienda?
c. disculpe (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I am sorry, do you know what time it is?Disculpe, ¿sabe qué hora es?
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