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How to Say "I'm sorry" in Catalan

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ho sento
"I'm sorry" in Catalan 路 say it like oh sen-toh

The most natural way to say "I'm sorry" in Catalan is Ho sento. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Em sap greu
more formal or used in written contexts
Disculpa
casual, often used among friends

When to use it

Use 'Ho sento' when you want to express regret for something you did or said. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. You can use it when you want to apologize for a mistake or an unfortunate situation.

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Examples in Catalan

CatalanEnglish
Ho sento, no ho far茅 m茅s.I'm sorry, I won't do it again.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'Ho sento' with 'Disculpa', but the former is more formal.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Ho sento, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Catalan with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

When should I use 'Em sap greu' instead of 'Ho sento'?

'Em sap greu' is more formal and often used in written communication.

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