lo siento

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/lo ˈsjento/
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An expression of regret for harm, loss, or a disappointment.

Examples

  • Lo siento, pero no podré asistir a la reunión.
    I'm sorry, but I won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • Lo siento si mi comentario te hizo daño.
    I'm sorry if my comment hurt you.
  • Lo siento mucho por la muerte de tu abuelo.
    I'm so sorry about your grandfather's death.
  • Lo siento de verdad. Fue culpa mía.
    I'm truly sorry. It was my fault.
  • Lo siento, no quise romper tu taza.
    I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break your cup.

Similar words

perdón
disculpa
lo lamento

Meanings

Express sorrow or regret

social
neutral
Said to apologise for something or to show sympathy when someone else suffers a loss.

Examples

  • Lo siento, no quise romper tu taza.
    I'm sorry, I didn't mean to break your cup.
  • Lo siento mucho por la muerte de tu abuelo.
    I'm so sorry about your grandfather's death.
  • Lo siento, pero no podré asistir a la reunión.
    I'm sorry, but I won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • Lo siento si mi comentario te hizo daño.
    I'm sorry if my comment hurt you.
  • Lo siento de verdad. Fue culpa mía.
    I'm truly sorry. It was my fault.

Similar words

Etymology

The words mean “I feel it”: lo refers to what happened, and siento is a form of sentir, “to feel” or “to regret”.

FAQ

What does lo siento mean?

Lo siento means “I’m sorry”.

Can lo siento express sympathy?

Yes. It can show sorrow for another person’s loss even when the speaker is not responsible.

Can lo siento be an apology?

Yes. It is also used to express regret for something the speaker did.

What do the words in lo siento mean?

Lo refers to what happened, and siento comes from sentir, “to feel” or “to regret”.

Is lo siento formal?

It is a neutral expression used in everyday and serious situations.

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