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Spanish (Latin America) vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "im sorry" in Spanish (Latin America)?
Lo siento
In Spanish (Latin America), "im sorry" is Lo siento.
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Pronunciation
Try LO SIE-nto for "Lo siento" — keep the tongue relaxed for the r, and don't harden the c the way Spaniards sometimes do.
Grammar notes
Lo siento is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
im sorry
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How to remember Lo siento
Practice "Lo siento" inside the full sentence "Lo siento" rather than alone; context makes "im sorry" harder to forget.
Related words
- congratulations las felicitaciones
- how much does this cost ¿cuánto cuesta esto?
- where is the nearest hospital donde está el hospital más cercano
- can you help me ¿Puedes ayudarme?
- i am lost Estoy perdido
- what time is it ¿Qué hora es?
- i would like a table for two Quisiera una mesa para dos
- the bill please La cuenta, por favor
- where is the bathroom ¿dónde está el baño?
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Questions about Lo siento
How do you pronounce Lo siento?
Try LO SIE-nto for "Lo siento" — keep the tongue relaxed for the r, and don't harden the c the way Spaniards sometimes do.
Is Lo siento formal or casual?
Lo siento is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Lo siento used in Spanish (Latin America)?
Lo siento is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (im sorry).
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"Im sorry" in other languages
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