English–Spanish

“condolences” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpesame/

Example

Te doy mi pésame.

I offer you my condolences.

Illustration for pésame (condolences)

How to say “condolences” in Spanish

“Condolences” in Spanish is pésame.

A hand gently on a mourner's shoulder.

Full entry for pésame: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pésame

Ella expresó su pésame en persona.

She expressed her condolences in person.

Tips for using pésame

  • The usual phrasing to offer it is 'dar el pésame' or 'presentar el pésame', while with close friends Spanish speakers often use the shorter 'lo siento' or 'lo siento mucho'.

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