English–Spanish
“lament” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/laˈmento/
Example
Escuché su lamento durante la noche.
I heard his lament during the night.
How to say “lament” in Spanish
“Lament” in Spanish is lamento.
A deep, sorrowful expression that may be silent or vocal.
Example sentences with lamento
Mostró su lamento al recibir la noticia.
She showed her sorrow upon receiving the news.
Tips for using lamento
- Because lamento carries a strong, often dramatic tone, using it for minor complaints can sound exaggerated and speakers more often use short phrases like lo siento to show sympathy.