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How to Say Sorry in Italian: Scusa, Mi Dispiace, and More
4 minutes Posted May 3, 2026 at 9:00 am.
How to Say Sorry in Italian00:01:09 - How to Pronounce Scusa in Italian00:01:29 - Scusi: The Formal Version00:01:59 - Mi Dispiace: When You Really Mean It00:02:47 - Permesso: Getting Through a Crowd00:03:11 - Mi Dispiace, Sono in Ritardo: Apologizing for Being Late00:03:34 - Tranquillo: How to Say No Worries in Italian
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Learn how to say sorry in Italian — from a casual scusa to a heartfelt mi dispiace, plus permesso for crowded spaces and tranquillo for "no worries." Join Max and Sofia as they break down when to use each phrase with real pronunciation tips and two real-life scenarios so you always pick the right apology. Don't forget to check out our article How to Say Sorry in Italian: Your Complete Guide on LearnItalianPod.com for the full lesson, transcript, and bonus phrases. Powered by ItalianChat, where you'll master real-world Italian conversations in just 10 minutes a day. Chapters:00:00:05 - How to Say Sorry in Italian00:01:09 - How to Pronounce Scusa in Italian00:01:29 - Scusi: The Formal Version00:01:59 - Mi Dispiace: When You Really Mean It00:02:47 - Permesso: Getting Through a Crowd00:03:11 - Mi Dispiace, Sono in Ritardo: Apologizing for Being Late00:03:34 - Tranquillo: How to Say No Worries in Italian