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Excuse Me, I'm Sorry

Back to Basics 14: manners (los modales) part 2

Please note that this section is also an essential part of Spanish for Travel.

Permiso, por favor.

(Excuse me, please.) Note: This expression is used, for example, if you want to pass by someone.

Con permiso.

(Excuse me.) Note: This expression is also used if you want to pass by someone (used more in situations of authority.)

Perdone.

(Pardon me.)

Perdóneme.

(Forgive me or Excuse me.)

Lo siento.

(I'm sorry.) Note: Literally these words say, "I feel it."

Lo siento mucho.

(I'm very sorry.)

Lo lamento.

(I'm sorry.) Note: Literally these words say, "I lament it."

Discúlpeme.

(Forgive me or I'm sorry.)

Mi sentido pésame.

(My heartfelt condolences or My deepest sympathy.)

 

 

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