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    Lamentaba (en. I regretted)

    /la-men-'ta-ba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a feeling of sadness or pain for something that has happened.
    She lamented the death of her pet.
    Ella lamentaba la muerte de su mascota.
    To feel sadness or to feel pity for something.
    He lamented not being able to attend the party.
    Lamentaba no haber podido asistir a la fiesta.
    To manifest pain or anguish about a situation.
    The town lamented the tragedy that occurred in the community.
    El pueblo lamentaba la desgracia ocurrida en la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lamentari', which means 'to express sorrow.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to regret the consequences
    To feel sadness for the results of an action.
    lamentar las consecuencias
    to regret the lost time
    To feel regret for opportunities that were not taken.
    lamentar el tiempo perdido
    to complain about something
    To repeatedly express a complaint or sadness about a situation.
    lamentarse de algo

    Related Words

    lament
    Feeling of sadness or regret.
    lamento
    lamentation
    Expression of pain or complaint about a situation.
    lamentación
    affliction
    State of sadness or suffering.
    aflicción

    Slang Meanings

    To cry inside
    After hearing the news, he was left crying inside and lamenting what had happened.
    Después de escuchar la noticia, se quedó llorando por dentro y lamentando lo sucedido.
    To burst into tears
    Upon hearing the news, she couldn't help but burst into tears and lament the loss.
    Al enterarse de la noticia, no pudo evitar echarse a llorar y lamentar la pérdida.