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How to Say "regrets" in Spanish

The Spanish word forregretsis disculpasA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
nounA1
formal expression of sorrow
A storybook illustration showing a young child with a sad, remorseful expression offering a single, bright red flower to another child, symbolizing an apology.

Examples

Le ofrezco mis más sinceras disculpas por el error.

I offer you my most sincere apologies for the mistake.

Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente causado.

We apologize (literally: We ask for apologies) for any inconvenience caused.

Mil disculpas, se me olvidó por completo.

A thousand apologies, I completely forgot.

Always Plural for the Act

When referring to the act of apologizing, Spanish usually uses the plural form 'disculpas' (apologies), even though English often uses the singular 'an apology.' Just remember the plural form is the most common way to say sorry.

Using the wrong verb

Mistake:Hacer disculpas.

Correction: The correct verb is 'pedir' (to ask for) or 'ofrecer' (to offer): 'Pedir disculpas.' (To apologize).

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