Meaning
La expresión en inglés «I apologize for» se utiliza para expresar disculpas por algo específico que hemos hecho o por una situación en particular. Es una manera formal de decir que lamentamos lo sucedido y queremos reconocer nuestra responsabilidad.
Es importante destacar que después de «I apologize for», se suele especificar la razón de la disculpa. Por ejemplo: «I apologize for the inconvenience» (Me disculpo por las molestias) o «I apologize for my mistake» (Me disculpo por mi error).
Esta expresión es útil en situaciones tanto formales como informales, y su uso adecuado muestra cortesía y consideración hacia los demás. Al utilizar «I apologize for», estamos reconociendo que algo no salió bien y estamos tomando la iniciativa para enmendar la situación.
En resumen, «I apologize for» es una forma educada y respetuosa de ofrecer disculpas y es un componente importante en la comunicación efectiva y en el mantenimiento de buenas relaciones interpersonales.
Today's Sentences
- I apologize for being rude.
- I apologize for telling a lie.
- I apologize for calling so late.
- I apologize for eating your lunch.
- I apologize for leaving without you.
- Writer's Note
01
I apologize for being rude.
Situation 1
How old are you again?
Excuse me?
I apologize for being rude.
I’m glad you realize that it’s a personal and potentially sensitive question.
Situation 2
So if you don’t mind me asking, do you have a boyfriend?
Yes, I mind.
And you shouldn’t ask such personal questions.
Y no deberías hacer preguntas tan personales.
I apologize for being rude.
I was just interested in getting to know you better.
Solo estaba interesado en conocerte mejor.
It wasn’t offensive but it’s a personal question that I don’t wish to answer.
02
I apologize for telling a lie.
Situation 1
Can I ask you if what you’re saying is true?
No, it’s not true.
I apologize for telling a lie.
Lamento haber dicho una mentira.
Why would you lie about something so little?
I think it’s a bad habit.
I didn’t realize it would hurt you.
No me di cuenta de que te haría daño.
Situation 2
I apologize for telling a lie.
How could I ever trust you again?
Please give me another chance.
Unless you show me that you can be honest, I’m not sure if this relationship is worth it.
03
I apologize for calling so late.
Situation 1
I apologize for calling so late.
That’s okay.
Were you about to go to call it a night?
I was getting ready for bed but I can talk.
What’s up?
¿Qué pasa?
Situation 2
Hello?
I apologize for calling so late.
But there’s an emergency.
Pero hay una emergencia.
I’m listening.
Estoy escuchando.
The box containing evidence for the new case seems to have been misplaced.
We need them to start the trial.
Las necesitamos para comenzar el juicio.
04
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Situation 1
Have you seen a box of salad in the fridge?
I saw the salad this morning.
Was it yours?
¿Era tuya?
Yes, it was my lunch.
I shouldn’t have but I ate it.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Me disculpo por comerme tu almuerzo.
Situation 2
Have you seen the sandwich I brought home?
You mean the tomato basil sandwich?
That was supposed to be my lunch.
I had no idea it was yours.
I apologize for eating your lunch.
Lamento haberme comido tu almuerzo.
05
I apologize for leaving without you.
Situation 1
How was the party?
It was fun.
There was too much drinking.
Hubo demasiado consumo de alcohol.
I apologize for leaving without you.
But I just couldn’t stand being at the party any longer.
Pero simplemente no podía soportar estar en la fiesta más tiempo.
But next time, you should tell me that you’re leaving.
I was worried about you.
Estaba preocupado por ti.
Situation 2
Hey, I apologize for leaving without you.
That’s okay.
I ended up meeting some interesting people.
Al final conocí a algunas personas interesantes.
There were a lot more vendor displays at the convention this year.
I agree!
It was a great event.
Fue un gran evento.
Writer's Note
Just to review, "to apologize" for something means to feel or say sorry to someone. You may add adverbs that are used to strengthen the meaning of other adverbs and adjectives. They are called degree adverbs because they specify the degree to which an adjective or another adverb applies. In other words, these types of words intensify the overall meaning.
Some examples of adverbs that fit well with "apologize" are:
- very
- extremely
- totally
- really
- sincerely
- highly
- wholeheartedly
- completely
- terribly
- deeply
Try them out! Try forming your own apology with these adverbs and write them in the comments below. Share your progress and share your mistakes, we'll all here to learn. Cheers😊👍