Siento -

In Spanish, literally means "I feel". It comes from the verb sentir . While most beginners learn "lo siento" as a basic translation for "I'm sorry," using it correctly requires understanding its emotional weight and its different grammatical forms. 1. "Lo siento" vs. Other Apologies

"Lo siento" (literally "I feel it") is a used when you genuinely feel bad about a situation. Siento

A common mistake is mixing up the transitive and reflexive forms of the verb. In Spanish, literally means "I feel"