What is the Spanish word for "sorry"?

Learn how to say "sorry" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sorry

Spanish

arrepentido

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Alternative translations of "sorry"

lo siento
perdón
disculpa
lamentar

Examples of how to use "sorry" in Spanish

English
Are you sorry for what you did?
Spanish
¿Te arrepientes de lo que hiciste?
English
I’m sorry for being late.
Spanish
Lo siento por llegar tarde.
English
She looked sorry after the argument.
Spanish
Ella parecía arrepentida después de la discusión.
English
He felt sorry about his mistake.
Spanish
Él se sintió arrepentido por su error.
English
Sorry, I didn’t catch your name.
Spanish
Perdón, no escuché tu nombre.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "sorry" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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