Pity (es. Lastima)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Es una lástima que llueva hoy.
It's a pity that it's raining today.
Context: daily life
Me da lástima ver a un perro triste.
It makes me feel pity to see a sad dog.
Context: society
¡Qué lástima que no puedes venir a la fiesta!
What a pity you can't come to the party!
Context: social event

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Me parece una lástima que no hayas aprovechado la oportunidad.
I think it's a pity that you didn't take the opportunity.
Context: opportunity
Es una lástima que el museo esté cerrado los lunes.
It's a pity that the museum is closed on Mondays.
Context: culture
Siento lástima por las personas que no tienen acceso a educación.
I feel pity for those who do not have access to education.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Es una lástima que la corrupción haya socavado la confianza en las instituciones.
It's a pity that corruption has undermined trust in the institutions.
Context: politics
La lástima que sentimos por los demás a menudo nos impulsa a la acción social.
The pity we feel for others often drives us to social action.
Context: philosophy
La lástima no debe ser confundida con la compasión, ya que su significado es fundamentalmente diferente.
Pity should not be confused with compassion, as their meanings are fundamentally different.
Context: psychology