Spanish phrase
Lo siento por ~.
Meaning
Sorry for ___.
When to use it
This phrase says that the speaker feels sorry for an action. It is a short, friendly way to apologize to someone.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué rompiste mi lápiz?
Why did you break my pencil?
Lo siento por romper tu lápiz. Fue sin querer. ¿Hacemos las paces?
Sorry for breaking your pencil. It was not on purpose. Shall we make up?