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¡Qué lástima!

[keh LAHS-tee-mah]

phrase

LanguageSpanish (Spain)

Meaning
  1. What a pity!
  2. Speakers use this exclamation to show empathy when someone else shares disappointing news or experiences a minor misfortune.
Examples

¡Qué lástima! No puedes venir a la fiesta.

What a pity! You can not come to the party.

Se rompió el vaso, ¡qué lástima!

The glass broke, what a pity!

Pronunciationkeh LAHS-tee-mah

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How it is usedUsed to express sympathy or disappointment about a situation.

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