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How to Apologize in Spanish

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There may be times when you wish to make an apology to somebody. The simplest way to do this is to say perdona (to someone you speak to as tú) and perdone (to someone you speak to as usted).




Excuse Me! How do I get to…?

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How do I get to…?

  • Perdone, por favor, ¿cómo se llega al centro? =Excuse me, how do I get to the city centre?

  • Cómo se llega a la estación de tren? =How do we get to the railway station?

  • Para ir al Museo Picasso, por favor? =How do I get to the Picasso Museum, please?

  • Para ir a la estación de autobuses es por aquí? =Is it this way to the bus station?









Saying I’m Sorry… in Spanish

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There may be times when you wish to make an apology to somebody. The simplest way to do this is to say perdona (to someone you speak to as tú) and perdone (to someone you speak to as usted).

  • Perdona. =I’m sorry.

  • Perdona por no pasar a verte, pero no tuve tiempo. =I’m sorry I didn’t call in, but I didn’t have time.

  • Perdone que llegue tarde. =I’m sorry I’m late.

  • Siento no haberte llamado para decírtelo. =I’m sorry I didn’t phone to let you know.









Refusal or Saying No Starting I’m afraid that…

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LO SABÍAS? If you need to get past someone, or if you bump into them, just say perdón (excuse me or sorry).

  • Lo siento, pero no puedo ir. =I’m afraid that I can’t come.

  • Lo siento, pero no entendí tu nombre. =I’m afraid I didn’t catch your name.

  • Me temo que no tengo tu número. =I’m afraid that I don’t have your number.









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