37 Sincere Ways To Apologize & Say Sorry In Spanish With Meaning

Apologising in Spanish is more than just translating words; it’s about grasping cultural nuances that show true sincerity and respect. When you apologise correctly, it can help your personal and professional relationships in Spanish-speaking areas.

It doesn’t matter if the apology is for something small or something big, knowing the right phrases is key. Learning 37 different ways to say sorry improves your Spanish and helps you handle complex social situations better.

37 Sincere Ways to Apologize in Spanish

Understanding the verbs ‘perdonar,’ ‘disculpar,’ and ‘lamentar’ is key when apologising in Spanish. ‘Perdonar’ and ‘disculpar’ are usually used for small mistakes, asking for forgiveness. ‘Lamentar’ shows deeper regret for bigger mistakes.

When apologizing, it’s crucial to admit your mistake. To make your apology feel more genuine, you might say ‘Lo siento’ or ‘Perdóname’. Make sure your apology matches how serious the mistake was.

# Spanish Apology English Meaning
1 Lo siento I’m sorry
2 Perdón Pardon/Forgive me
3 Disculpa Excuse me
4 Mis disculpas My apologies
5 Lamento mucho lo ocurrido I deeply regret what happened
6 No fue mi intención It was not my intention
7 Te pido perdón I ask for your forgiveness
8 Siento mucho lo sucedido I’m very sorry for what happened
9 No quise hacerte daño I didn’t mean to hurt you
10 Me equivoqué I was wrong
11 Eso fue un error de mi parte That was a mistake on my part
12 Me arrepiento de lo que dije I regret what I said
13 Siento haberte decepcionado I’m sorry to have disappointed you
14 Espero que puedas perdonarme I hope you can forgive me
15 Quiero enmendar mi error I want to make amends for my mistake
16 Fue sin querer It was unintentional
17 Te debo una disculpa I owe you an apology
18 Asumo toda la responsabilidad I take full responsibility
19 ¿Cómo puedo hacerlo mejor? How can I make it better?
20 Te mereces una explicación You deserve an explanation
21 Fue un malentendido It was a misunderstanding
22 Me duele haberte lastimado It hurts me to have hurt you
23 Prometo que no volverá a ocurrir I promise it won’t happen again
24 Me comporté mal I behaved badly
25 Te pido disculpas desde el corazón I apologize to you from the bottom of my heart
26 Eso no debería haber pasado That should not have happened
27 Déjame compensarte Let me make it up to you
28 Me siento avergonzado I feel ashamed
29 He reflexionado sobre mi comportamiento I have reflected on my behavior
30 Siento mucho la situación I’m very sorry for the situation
31 Me preocupa mucho haberte ofendido I’m very concerned that I offended you
32 Por favor, acepta mis disculpas sinceras Please accept my sincere apologies
33 Te pido mil disculpas I ask for a thousand apologies
34 Estoy dispuesto a reparar el daño I am willing to repair the damage
35 No volverá a suceder It won’t happen again
36 Comprendo que estés molesto I understand that you are upset
37 Valoro nuestra relación y lo siento I value our relationship and I’m sorry

How to Offer Forgiveness in Spanish: perdonar, hacer las paces/reconciliarse

Offer Forgiveness in Spanish

Offering forgiveness in Spanish involves using terms like ‘perdonar’, ‘hacer las paces’, or ‘reconciliarse’. ‘Perdonar simply means to forgive. It’s used often, whether you’re talking formally or casually. It’s about letting go of hard feelings and moving forward.

# Expression in Spanish English Translation
1 Te perdono. I forgive you.
2 Ya te he perdonado. I have already forgiven you.
3 Es hora de perdonar y olvidar. It’s time to forgive and forget.
4 Perdonar es importante para ambos. Forgiving is important for both of us.
5 Decido perdonarte. I choose to forgive you.
6 Hagamos las paces. Let’s make peace.
7 Estoy listo para hacer las paces. I’m ready to make peace.
8 Debemos hacer las paces y seguir adelante. We should make peace and move on.
9 Es un buen momento para hacer las paces. It’s a good time to make peace.
10 Hacer las paces nos hará sentir mejor. Making peace will make us feel better.
11 Deberíamos reconciliarnos. We should reconcile.
12 Estoy abierto a reconciliarnos. I’m open to reconciling.
13 Reconciliarse es el mejor paso para nosotros. Reconciling is the best step for us.
14 Vamos a intentar reconciliarnos. Let’s try to reconcile.
15 Espero que podamos reconciliarnos pronto. I hope we can reconcile soon.
16 No guardo rencor. I hold no grudge.
17 Olvidemos el pasado y miremos hacia el futuro. Let’s forget the past and look to the future.
18 Volvamos a empezar. Let’s start over.
19 Superemos esto juntos. Let’s get past this together.
20 Aprendamos de nuestros errores y sigamos adelante. Let’s learn from our mistakes and move on.

Conclusion

Now that we’ve covered how to apologise in Spanish, let’s summarise the main points: Learning to say sorry in Spanish boosts your language skills and your ability to connect with others in different cultural settings. It’s important to know how to use words like perdonar (to forgive), hacer las paces (to make peace), and reconciliarse (to reconcile). When you use these heartfelt expressions, you show respect and true regret. You show you really want to fix and build stronger relationships.

About the author
Manuela Bazzo Lauletta
Manuela Bazzo Lauletta, born and raised in Brazil, is a native Spanish speaker. Currently pursuing her graduation from the Insper Institute of Education and Research, Manuela brings a unique perspective to the Translation Blog. Outside of her academic pursuits, she is passionate about dance and performing arts, which adds a creative flair to her writing. Her diverse interests and linguistic skills make her a valuable member of our team.

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