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    Lamentables (en. Regrettable)

    /la.menta.ɾa.βles/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Worthy of lamenting.
    The country's economic situation is lamentable.
    La situación económica del país es lamentable.
    Causing sadness or displeasure.
    The results of the match were lamentable.
    Los resultados del partido fueron lamentables.
    Deserving to be mourned.
    It is regrettable that effort is not valued.
    Es lamentable que no se valore el esfuerzo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lamentabilis', meaning 'worthy of being mourned'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is lamentable
    It is an expression to indicate that something is not good or is regrettable.
    es lamentable
    a regrettable fact
    It refers to an unfortunate or sad event.
    un hecho lamentable

    Related Words

    regret
    To feel sorrow for something that has happened.
    lamentar
    lament
    Expression of sadness or sorrow.
    lamento

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is really bad or unfortunate.
    That movie was lamentable, don't watch it.
    Esa película fue lamentable, no la veas.
    Refers to a disastrous situation.
    It was a lamentable party, no one had fun.
    Fue una fiesta lamentable, nadie se divirtió.