How to Say ‘Sorry, that's just how I am’ in Mexican Spanish
Sorry, yo soy así
Phrase Breakdown
Sorry
Yo soy así
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sorry
[SAW-ree]
sorry
An expression used to apologize or express regret.
Sorry, fue un error involuntario.
Sorry, it was an involuntary mistake.
yo
[yoh]
I
The subject pronoun used for oneself.
Yo creo en el poder de las palabras.
I believe in the power of words.
soy
[soi]
am
First person singular form of the verb 'ser', expressing identity or characteristics.
Yo soy feliz aquí.
I am happy here.
así
[ah-SEE]
like this
Used to describe one's nature or personality.
Yo soy así, espontáneo.
I am like this, spontaneous.
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