lamentar

Senses

1. 1.

   to regret, to be sorry about

   to feel sadness or disappointment about something that happened

2. 2.

   to lament, to mourn

   to express grief or sorrow, especially about a loss or tragedy

3. 3.

   to deplore, to bemoan

   to express strong disapproval or regret about a situation

Examples

• "Lamento muito pelo que aconteceu com sua família."

  I'm very sorry about what happened to your family.

• "A população lamenta a morte do artista querido."

  The public mourns the death of the beloved artist.

• "Lamentamos informar que o evento foi cancelado."

  We regret to inform you that the event has been canceled.

Usage

Commonly used in formal expressions of condolence or regret, such as "lamento muito" (I'm very sorry) or "lamentamos informar" (we regret to inform). Can be reflexive "lamentar-se" when emphasizing one's own complaining or grief. Often followed by prepositions "por" or "de".