Lastima (en. Pity)

/ˈlastima/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Feeling of pain or sorrow for someone's situation.

It’s a shame that you can't come to the party.

Es una lástima que no puedas venir a la fiesta.

Situation or aspect that causes sorrow or displeasure.

It was a pity that the event was canceled.

Fue una lástima que el evento se cancelara.

Expression of compassion for the suffering of others.

I felt pity seeing that abandoned dog.

Me dio lástima ver a ese perro abandonado.

From Latin 'lâx', meaning 'soft, tender,' associated with the notion of compassion.

What a pity

Expression used to lament an unfortunate situation.

Qué lástima

It's a shame that

Phrase used to express disappointment about something that did not happen.

Es una lástima que

To evoke pity

To express that something or someone arouses compassion.

Dar lástima

to regret

To feel sorrow for something that has happened.

lamentar

compassion

Feeling of sorrow and concern for others' suffering.

compasión

misfortune

Unfortunate situation or one that causes grief.

desgracia

It's a pity that you can't achieve your dreams.

When someone gives up, we say it's a shame.

Cuando alguien se rinde, decimos que es una lástima.

It is used to refer to situations that evoke pity.

Seeing the situation of homeless people is a pity.

Ver la situación de calle de las personas es una lástima.