la
/ˈlas.ti.ma/
Translation
pity, shame
Word origin
From Latin blasphemia ('blasphemy, reproach'), from Greek blasphemia ('evil speaking'). The sense in Spanish softened to 'pity, shame'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- blasphemia
- English cognates
- blaspheme, blame
Grammar
Examples
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It's a shame you can't come today.
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It saddens me to see that dog alone.
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What a shame to waste such a lovely day.
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It would be a shame to leave the food on the plate.
mucha .
I felt great pity for the lost boy.
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