Kilo Lingo

/lamentaβleˈmente/

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Translation

unfortunately

Word origin

From the adjective lamentable plus the adverbial suffix -mente, from Latin lamentabilis, from lamentari ('to wail, lament').

Origin
Latin
Root
lamentabilis
English cognates
lamentable, lament

Examples

, .

Unfortunately, we could not arrive on time.

.

The project failed regrettably.

, cerrada.

Unfortunately, the shop was already closed.

, .

She lost her job, and unfortunately she did not find another one.

, disponibles .

Unfortunately, there are no tickets available for today.

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This word is part of lesson 69.