English–Spanish
“unfortunate” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/lamenˈtaβle/
Example
Es lamentable que no puedas venir.
It's unfortunate that you can't come.
How to say “unfortunate” in Spanish
“Unfortunate” in Spanish is lamentable.
A news report expressing official sorrow over a misfortune.
Example sentences with lamentable
La situación tras el accidente es lamentable.
The situation after the accident is unfortunate.
Tips for using lamentable
- Common in news and formal statements; for everyday sympathy Spanish speakers prefer qué pena or lo siento.