How to Say "pitiful" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pitiful” is “lamentable” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
very poor quality or condition
Examples
La comida en ese restaurante era lamentable.
The food in that restaurant was pitiful.
El servicio al cliente es lamentable.
The customer service is pathetic.
Describing Condition
When used with 'estar' (to be), it describes the current poor state of something, like an old house or a messy room.
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