Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"I'm sorry to hear that" in Italian: mi dispiace sentirlo
mi dispiace sentirlo
I'm sorry to hear that in Italian is mi dispiace sentirlo. Use it after illness, breakups, or tough updates from a friend.
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How to pronounce mi dispiace sentirlo
Say it
mee dee-SPYAH-cheh sen-TEER-loh
/mi diˈspja.tʃe senˈtir.lo/
Mi dispiace sentirlo: mee dee-SPYAH-cheh sen-TEER-loh. Stress SPYAH and TEER.
"I'm sorry to hear that" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mi dispiace sentirlo | I'm sorry to hear that Default (lo). | Default (lo). |
| mi dispiace sentirla | I'm sorry to hear that (f. news) Feminine notizia. | Feminine notizia. |
| mi dispiace tanto | I'm so sorry Shorter empathy. | Shorter empathy. |
| che peccato, mi dispiace sentirlo | what a shame, I'm sorry to hear that Warmer. | Warmer. |
How to use mi dispiace sentirlo in real life
- 1Friend lost a job
Oh no—mi dispiace sentirlo.
Oh no—I'm sorry to hear that.
Immediate.
- 2Illness update
Hai avuto l'influenza? Mi dispiace sentirlo.
You had the flu? I'm sorry to hear that.
Health.
- 3Canceled trip
Hanno annullato il volo… mi dispiace sentirlo.
They canceled the flight… I'm sorry to hear that.
Travel.
Mistakes English speakers make with mi dispiace sentirlo
Incorrect: Sono sorry to hear that.
Correct: Mi dispiace sentirlo.
Keep the Italian empathy phrase.
Incorrect: Mi dispiace sentire.
Correct: Mi dispiace sentirlo.
Include lo for that (news).
Good to know
Mi dispiace sentirlo is calm empathy, not dramatic. Follow with se vuoi parlame or posso aiutarti? Italians value presence more than long speeches after bad news.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hearing a friend's exam went badly
ChatPal
Non ho passato l'esame.
I didn't pass the exam.
You
Mi dispiace sentirlo—davvero.
I'm sorry to hear that—really.
ChatPal
Grazie. Fa male.
Thanks. It hurts.
You
Mi dispiace sentirlo, ma riproviamo insieme.
I'm sorry to hear that, but we'll try again together.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm sorry to hear that" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Mi dispiace sentirlo.
Shorter?
Mi dispiace tanto.
Feminine news?
Mi dispiace sentirla.
Next step?
Offer help: posso aiutarti?
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