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What is the difference between scusa and mi dispiace ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between scusa and mi dispiace ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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Scusa is used to apologize for something you’re responsible for, mi dispiace can also be used to express compassion for something that happened to someone that’s a not your responsibility 😊
Scusa se sono arrivata in ritardo
Sorry I’m late
Mi dispiace che tu abbia avuto quel brutto incidente
I’m sorry you had that bad accident
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They are usually used as synonyms, but there is a slightly difference.
"Scusa" doesn't imply regret and is used to ask forgiveness.
Ex. "Chiedo scusa per l'interruzione"
"Scusami, non volevo"
On the other hand "mi dispiace" implies being sorry and empathize with the person you're talking with.
Ex. "Mi dispiace non essere riuscito a venire!"
"Mi dispiace per ciò che ti è successo"
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