I'm sorry in Spanish
I'm sorry in Spanish is lo siento (loh SYEN-toh), or perdón.
- Spanish
- lo siento
- Say it
- loh SYEN-toh
- Also said
- perdón
- Note
- Lo siento mucho, I'm very sorry.
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Questions about lo siento
How do you say I'm sorry in Spanish?
I'm sorry in Spanish is lo siento. You can also say perdón. Lo siento mucho, I'm very sorry.
How do you pronounce lo siento?
Say it loh SYEN-toh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: SYEN. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does lo siento mean in English?
In English, lo siento means I'm sorry.
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