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How do you say "im sorry" in Italian?

Mi dispiace

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "im sorry" is Mi dispiace.

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Pronunciation

Mi dispiace is mee dee-SPYAH-cheh, stress on the second syllable of dispiace, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound.

Grammar notes

Mi dispiace is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

im sorry

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How to remember Mi dispiace

Dispiace relates to displeasure, since being sorry means something has caused you displeasure.

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Questions about Mi dispiace

How do you pronounce Mi dispiace?

Mi dispiace is mee dee-SPYAH-cheh, stress on the second syllable of dispiace, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound.

Is Mi dispiace formal or casual?

Mi dispiace is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Mi dispiace used in Italian?

Mi dispiace is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im sorry).

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