Lamentarás (en. You will regret)

/lamentaˈɾas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express sadness or regret for something that has been lost or has occurred.
You will regret not having attended the party.
Te lamentarás de no haber asistido a la fiesta.
To feel sad or regretful about an action or decision made.
Later you will regret what you said.
Más tarde lamentarás lo que dijiste.
To feel emotional pain for the loss of someone or something.
She will regret the death of her pet.
Ella lamentará la muerte de su mascota.

Etymology

From Latin 'lamentari', which means 'to express sadness'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

lament for something
Feeling of sorrow or sadness for a loss.
lamento de algo
regret a decision
To feel remorse for a previous choice.
lamentar una decisión

Related Words

lamentation
Expression of pain or sadness.
lamentación
lament
Feeling of deep sorrow.
lamento
remorse
Feeling of regret for something done.
arrepentimiento

Slang Meanings

To feel bad about something
You are going to regret not having gone to the meeting.
Vas a lamentar no haber ido a la reunión.
To have remorse or guilt
After the breakup, you only regret the things you didn't do.
Después de la ruptura, solo lamentas las cosas que no hiciste.