we are sorry

lamentamos

lo sentimos

we are sorry(wi ar sa-ri)

phrase

1. (used to express regret)

a. lamentamos

We are sorry that we broke your lamp.

Lamentamos haber roto tu lámpara.

b. lo sentimos

We didn't realize that we would wake you up. We are sorry.

No nos dimos cuenta de que te despertaríamos, lo sentimos.

c. sentimos

We are sorry that we arrived late, but there was a traffic jam.

Sentimos haber llegado tarde, pero había atasco.

2. (used to express grief)

a. lo sentimos

The accident was very tragic. We are sorry.

El accidente fue muy trágico, lo sentimos.

b. nos apena

We are sorry to hear about your grandma.

Nos apena oír lo de tu abuela.

c. lamentamos

We are sorry that your son's health has declined.

Lamentamos que el estado de salud de tu hijo haya empeorado.

d. sentimos

We are sorry you didn't get the job.

Sentimos que no hayas conseguido el trabajo.