Apologies Flashcards
I am sorry…
For when you really feel sorry for something, whether you are responsible, or not
Lo siento…
Sorry I forgot your birthday
Lo siento, me olvidé tu cumpleaños
I’m sorry…
To convey regret
(Lo) lamento…
I’m sorry to hear you are sick
Lamento escuchar estás enfermo/a
Excuse me …
If you have bumped into someone, or if are squeezing past someone.
To ask permission, or a question of someone.
Disculpe (f) / Disculpa (i) …
Formal
Excuse me, ¿what time does this shop close?
Disculpe, ¿a qué hora cierra esta tienda?
Informal
Excuse me, may I open the window?
Disculpa, ¿puedo abrir la ventana?
Sorry …
To apologise for minor things that may, or may not be your fault
Perdón …
Sorry, but I forgot to buy tomatoes
Perdón, pero me olvidé de comprar tomates
Forgive me for being late
Perdóname por llegar tarde
Pardon me / forgive me …
Perdóname …
Formal / Polite
(If you will) excuse me / with your permission…
If you want to politely interrupt someone
If you need to reach across someone, or walk in front of someone who is watching something.
If you are leaving the table / a room etc
If you need to politely ask someone to move for you to pass, or get to something.
Con permiso / Permiso …
Formal / polite
Excuse me, would you move / may I pass (please)
(Con) Permiso (por favor)
Formal / Polite
With your permission, I will leave the table
Con permiso, me dejaré (la mesa)
Formal / Polite
Excuse me, can I say something?
Con permiso, ¿puedo decir algo?
