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234: You’re (probably) using the wrong “sorry” in Italian
7 minutes Posted Jun 30, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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_Learn how to say “sorry” in Italian with these 3 important words and when you should use each one. _

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Today's Italian words:

Mi dispiace tanto = I’m so sorry
Mi dispiace per questo = I’m sorry about (lit. for) that 
Scusa per il ritardo = Sorry for being late (lit. for the lateness)
Scusi per il ritardo =  Sorry (formal) for being late (lit. for the lateness)

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