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"I'm sorry to hear that" in Spanish: siento mucho oír eso
siento mucho oír eso
I'm sorry to hear that in Spanish is siento mucho oír eso. Say Siento mucho oír eso after sad news. Soften with ay, siento mucho oír eso.
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How to pronounce siento mucho oír eso
Say it
SYEN-toh MOO-choh oh-EER EH-soh
/ˈsjen.to ˈmu.tʃo o.ˈiɾ ˈe.so/
SYEN-toh MOO-choh oh-EER EH-soh. Stress SYEN and EER.
"I'm sorry to hear that" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| siento mucho oír eso | I'm sorry to hear that Main sympathy line. | Main sympathy line. |
| ay, siento mucho oír eso | oh, I'm sorry to hear that Softer opener. | Softer opener. |
| siento mucho | I'm very sorry Shorter neighbor; keep the full headword when you can. | Shorter neighbor; keep the full headword when you can. |
| lo siento | I'm sorry Apology neighbor—different job. | Apology neighbor—different job. |
How to use siento mucho oír eso in real life
- 1Job news
¿Perdiste el puesto? Siento mucho oír eso.
You lost the job? I'm sorry to hear that.
Full siento mucho oír eso.
- 2Health update
Siento mucho oír eso. ¿Cómo te sientes hoy?
I'm sorry to hear that. How do you feel today?
Sympathy, then a care question.
- 3Soft reply
Ay, siento mucho oír eso.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
Ay softens the line.
Mistakes English speakers make with siento mucho oír eso
Incorrect: Lo siento. (as the only line for sad news)
Correct: Siento mucho oír eso.
This page’s headword is siento mucho oír eso for hearing bad news.
Incorrect: I'm sorry to hear that.
Correct: Siento mucho oír eso.
Use the Spanish headword, not English.
Good to know
Siento mucho oír eso fits sad updates among friends in Latin America. Pair it with a quiet offer to help. Lo siento alone is more for apologies you caused.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Comforting a friend after bad news
ChatPal
Siento mucho oír eso. Estoy aquí.
I'm sorry to hear that. I’m here.
You
Gracias. Necesitaba oírlo.
Thanks. I needed to hear that.
ChatPal
Cuando quieras, hablamos. Siento mucho oír eso de verdad.
Whenever you want, we talk. I'm truly sorry to hear that.
You
Luego. Ahora solo respiro.
Later. Right now I just breathe.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm sorry to hear that" in Spanish
Siento mucho oír eso vs lo siento?
Siento mucho oír eso answers sad news; lo siento often apologizes for something you did.
How do I soften it?
Ay, siento mucho oír eso.
Is the wording formal?
It is polite and kind—fine with friends and coworkers.
Can I shorten it?
Siento mucho is shorter; keep siento mucho oír eso when you mean hearing bad news.
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