lo siento, mi amor
The English phrase "sorry, my love" is translated into Spanish as lo siento, mi amor.
This phrase is an apology addressed to a romantic partner or a loved one.
Which one should you use?
While lo siento, mi amor expresses a deeper sense of regret or empathy for a mistake, perdón, mi amor is often used for minor social transgressions or interruptions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may hear Disculpa, mi amor to mean "Excuse me, my love". In Spain, Perdóname, cariño is used to mean "Forgive me, darling".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase lo siento, mi amor uses the direct object pronoun lo to refer to the situation or feeling being experienced.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling a partner mi amor is so common that it is frequently used by strangers, such as shopkeepers or taxi drivers, as a term of endearment.
- The phrase lo siento literally translates to 'I feel it', suggesting that you are not just apologizing, but actually experiencing the pain or weight of the situation.
- The word amor shares a common root with the English word 'amorous', tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European origin that describes the feeling of love.
Examples in context
- Mis disculpas, mi amor. No debería haber dicho esas palabras.My apologies, my love. I shouldn't have said those words.
- Perdona, amor. Me equivoqué y no quería lastimarte.Forgive me, love. I made a mistake and didn't want to hurt you.
- Lo siento, mi amor, no era mi intención.Sorry, my love, I didn't mean to.
- Lo siento, mi amor, olvidé las llaves.Sorry, my love, I forgot the keys.
- Lo siento, mi amor, llegué tarde.Sorry, my love, I arrived late.
- Lo siento, mi amor, no te escuché.Sorry, my love, I didn't hear you.
Example conversation
Alejandro arrives home late after working extra hours.
- AlejandroLo siento, mi amor, tuve mucho trabajo.Sorry, my love, I had a lot of work.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, Alejandro, estaba esperándote.Don't worry, Alejandro, I was waiting for you.
- Alejandro¿Estás enojada conmigo?Are you angry with me?
- ElenaNo, pero la cena se enfrió.No, but the dinner got cold.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, lo, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
