My apologies vs Sorry

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

My apologies

Top 2000 (comum)

Sorry

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adjective
Mais comum: Sorry
 My apologiesSorry
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //maɪ əˈpɒlədʒiz//🇺🇸 //maɪ əˈpɑlədʒiz//🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɒri/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɑːri/"]/
SignificadoI'm sorry.A word used to express regret or apology.
ExemploMy apologies for the mistake.I'm really sorry for the mistake I made.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR-A1
Classe gramaticaladjective
Colocaçõesextend my apologies, offer my apologies, express my apologiesbe, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very, about, for, be sorry to disappoint somebody, be sorry to hear about something/​that…, be sorry to interrupt (somebody/​something), be, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very, about, for, be sorry to disappoint somebody, be sorry to hear about something/​that…, be sorry to interrupt (somebody/​something), be, feel, seem, extremely, fairly, very, about, for, be sorry to disappoint somebody, be sorry to hear about something/​that…, be sorry to interrupt (somebody/​something)
AntônimosNo apology, Unapologetic, No regretshappy, unapologetic
Erros comunsConfused with 'my excuse' which has a different meaning., Used too casually in formal settings.Using 'sorry' when it's not needed, making it seem insincere., Confusing 'sorry' with 'I'm sorry' — they can be used interchangeably, but 'I'm sorry' can sound more formal., Not using 'sorry' in situations where an apology is expected.
Notas de usoUse this phrase to express regret; appropriate in most situations but more common in written or formal contexts.Use 'sorry' to apologize in casual and formal situations. It’s polite in conversations if you've made a mistake. Avoid overusing it in professional settings where you need to be more specific about the issue.

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Perguntas frequentes: My apologies vs Sorry

Qual é a diferença entre My apologies e Sorry?

My apologies: I'm sorry. Sorry: A word used to express regret or apology.

Qual é mais comum: My apologies e Sorry?

Sorry é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

My apologies: My apologies for the mistake. Sorry: I'm really sorry for the mistake I made.

Posso usar My apologies e Sorry de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. My apologies e Sorry são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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