lamentablemente
“lamentablemente” means “unfortunately” in Spanish (expressing regret about a situation).
unfortunately
Also: regrettably, sadly
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Lamentablemente, no podemos ir a tu boda.
A2Unfortunately, we cannot go to your wedding.
El restaurante estaba lleno, lamentablemente.
B1The restaurant was full, sadly.
Lamentablemente, la medicina no funcionó como esperábamos.
B2Regrettably, the medicine did not work as we hoped.
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From the adjective 'lamentable' (worthy of regret) combined with the suffix '-mente' (meaning 'in a manner of'). The root comes from Latin 'lamentari', meaning to wail or weep.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'lamentablemente' too formal for daily life?
Not at all! While it sounds polite, people use it every day to apologize or express that they are sorry about a situation.
What is the difference between 'lamentablemente' and 'desgraciadamente'?
They are mostly interchangeable. 'Desgraciadamente' sounds slightly more dramatic, implying 'by bad luck' or 'misfortune,' whereas 'lamentablemente' is more about feeling regret.
Can I use 'lamentablemente' to say I am crying?
No. Although it comes from a word related to weeping, it only describes the situation as regrettable. To say you are crying, you use the verb 'llorar'.