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Politeness Phrases 99 chunks

No se moleste

Don't bother / Don't trouble yourself

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Polite way to tell someone not to go out of their way for you. Can also be used to decline …

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¿Podría repetir eso?

Could you repeat that?

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Polite way to ask someone to say something again. Use when you didn't hear or understand. Perdón alone also works …

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Muchas gracias por todo

Thank you very much for everything

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Warm, comprehensive thank you used at the end of a visit, event, or when someone has been particularly helpful over …

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Es muy amable

You're very kind

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Gracious response when someone does something nice for you. Usted es muy amable is the full formal form.

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No pasa nada

No worries / It's fine / Never mind

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Reassuring response to an apology. Tells the person there's no problem and they shouldn't feel bad. Very common in Spain.

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Perdona la molestia

Sorry to bother you

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Polite opener before asking for something, especially from a stranger or someone who is busy. Perdone la molestia is the …

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Siento las molestias

Sorry for the inconvenience

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Formal apology for causing disruption or trouble. Common in customer service, official communications, and professional settings.

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Le pido disculpas

I apologise (formal)

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Formal and sincere apology. More serious than perdón or lo siento. Used in professional or official contexts.

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Fue sin querer

It was unintentional / I didn't mean to

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Used to clarify that something was accidental. Often follows an apology to explain there was no bad intention.

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No era mi intención

It wasn't my intention

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Slightly more formal than fue sin querer. Used to clarify that you did not intend to cause offence or harm.

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