How to say "sorry" in Catalan
perdó
pehr-DOH
literally: pardon
Use perdó for a quick 'sorry' or to get past someone. For a heartfelt apology, say ho sento (I'm sorry). To say 'excuse me' formally, use perdoni.
Examples
| Perdó, no t'he sentit | Sorry, I didn't hear you |
| Ho sento molt | I'm very sorry |
| Perdó per l'endarreriment | Sorry for the delay |
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