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    Lastimoso (en. Pitiful)

    /las.ti.ˈmo.so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That causes pity or sadness.
    The state of the abandoned dog was pitiful.
    El estado del perro abandonado era lastimoso.
    Worthy of compassion.
    His last performance was pathetic.
    Su última actuación fue lastimosa.
    Refers to something that is ridiculous or causes involuntary laughter.
    The situation he experienced was so pitiful that we couldn't help but laugh.
    La situación que vivió fue tan lastimosa que no pudimos evitar reír.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lamentabilis', meaning 'worthy of lamentation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a pitiful appearance
    to look sad or in poor condition.
    tener un aspecto lastimoso
    pathetic situation
    a circumstance that causes sorrow or compassion.
    situación lastimosa

    Related Words

    tear
    liquid secretion that comes from the eye due to emotion or irritation.
    lágrima
    compassion
    feeling of sorrow or suffering for another's misfortunes.
    compasión
    misfortune
    adverse situation that causes pain or suffering.
    desgracia

    Slang Meanings

    Causes pity in an ironic way.
    That performance was so pathetic that it seemed like a joke.
    Esa actuación fue tan lastimosa que parecía una broma.
    Used to describe someone very unfortunate in a humorous context.
    The guy is pitiful; bad things always happen to him.
    El tipo es un lastimoso, siempre le pasan cosas malas.