Desgraciadamente (en. Unfortunately)
/desɣrasi.a.ðamen.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to express that something happens unfortunately.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the meeting.
Desgraciadamente, no podré asistir a la reunión.
Indicates that a situation is negative or sad.
Unfortunately, the team lost the match.
Desgraciadamente, el equipo perdió el partido.
Used to start a sentence with bad news.
Unfortunately, he did not pass his exam.
Desgraciadamente, su examen no fue aprobado.
Etymology
It comes from 'desgracia' with the suffix '-adamente', which indicates manner or way.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Unfortunately, that's just how things are.
Expresses acceptance of a negative situation as an inevitable fact.
desgraciadamente así son las cosas
Unfortunately, there is no remedy.
Indicates that nothing can be done to change a bad situation.
desgraciadamente no hay remedio
Unfortunately, it is over.
Used to lament that something has come to an end.
desgraciadamente se acabó
Related Words
misfortune
Unfortunate situation or bad luck.
desgracia
unfortunate
Lacking fortune or having misfortunes.
desafortunado
misfortune
A series of misfortunes or unfortunate events.
infortunio
Slang Meanings
Unfortunately
Unfortunately, I have no money.
Lamentablemente, no tengo dinero.
What a pity
What a pity you are not coming to the party.
Qué pena que no vengas a la fiesta.