Lamentablemente (en. Unfortunately)

/la. men.ta. ble. men.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicating that something is unfortunate or sad.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend the party.

Lamentablemente, no podremos asistir a la fiesta.

Expressing a feeling of sorrow for a situation.

Unfortunately, the project was canceled.

Lamentablemente, el proyecto fue cancelado.

Used to introduce a statement that highlights bad news.

Unfortunately, the weather will not help with the excursion.

Lamentablemente, el clima no ayudará con la excursión.

It derives from 'lamentar' with the suffix '-ble' indicating possibility.

unfortunately for

Indicates that something is unfortunate in relation to something else.

lamentablemente para

unfortunately there is no more

Expresses the absence or impossibility of something.

lamentablemente no hay más

unfortunately it is over

Refers to something that was expected has come to an end.

lamentablemente se acabó

to regret

To feel sorrow or sadness for something.

lamentar

sorrow

Expression of sorrow or sadness.

lamento

sadness

Feeling of sorrow or being discouraged.

tristeza

A colloquial way to express regret.

That's fine, but unfortunately there isn't enough time.

Eso está bien, pero lamentablemente no hay suficiente tiempo.

A way to downplay bad news.

Unfortunately, that's just how things are.

Lamentablemente, así son las cosas.