Portuguese · Emotions & Descriptions
"I'm sorry to hear that" in Portuguese: sinto muito por isso
sinto muito por isso
Note: also: que pena
I'm sorry to hear that in Portuguese is sinto muito por isso. Que pena is a shorter sympathy note, not the main headword here.
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How to pronounce sinto muito por isso
Say it
SEEN-too MOOEE-toh por EE-soo
/ˈsin.tu ˈmui.tu ˈpoʁ ˈisu/
SEEN-too MOOEE-toh por EE-soo
"I'm sorry to hear that" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sinto muito por isso | I'm sorry to hear that / I'm sorry about that Default empathy. | Default empathy. |
| sinto muito | I'm so sorry Shorter. | Shorter. |
| que pena | what a shame Shorter note only. | Shorter note only. |
| poxa, sinto muito por isso | aw, I'm sorry about that Adds poxa. | Adds poxa. |
How to use sinto muito por isso in real life
- 1Friend lost a job
Sinto muito por isso—você merece coisa melhor.
I'm sorry to hear that—you deserve better.
Support.
- 2Illness news
Nossa. Sinto muito por isso; preciso de alguma coisa?
Wow. I'm sorry to hear that; do you need anything?
Offers help.
- 3Canceled trip
Sinto muito por isso—vamos remarcar juntos.
I'm sorry about that—we'll reschedule together.
Practical next step.
Mistakes English speakers make with sinto muito por isso
Incorrect: I'm sorry to hear that (in Portuguese speech)
Correct: Sinto muito por isso.
Use the Portuguese empathy line.
Incorrect: Que pena only (when you need fuller warmth)
Correct: Sinto muito por isso.
Que pena is shorter; sinto muito por isso is warmer.
Good to know
Brazilians often stack empathy with presence—sinto muito por isso plus estou aqui or me conta. Silence after bad news can feel colder than a short phrase.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A coworker shares that a relative is in hospital
ChatPal
Minha tia foi internada ontem.
My aunt was admitted yesterday.
You
Sinto muito por isso.
I'm sorry to hear that.
ChatPal
Ainda estamos esperando exames.
We're still waiting on tests.
You
Sinto muito por isso mesmo. Se precisar sair cedo, avisa.
I'm really sorry about that. If you need to leave early, say so.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm sorry to hear that" in Portuguese
Que pena okay?
Yes as a short note; sinto muito por isso is fuller.
My fault apology?
Different—desculpa / me desculpa.
Very serious news?
Sinto muito plus quieter tone.
Written?
Same phrase works in messages.
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