Weekend Subjunctive Practice 8: Es una lástima que
¡Bienvenido a nuestro hilo! Each weekend, Cordobesa and I will present a different topic on everybody’s favorite subject… the subjunctive!
We will give an explanation of the topic, and a couple of examples.
Write sentences at least 5 words long. Write your Spanish sentence, and include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by Cordobesa in the comments section. Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.)
Post pictures if you’d like, and don’t forget to vote on the sentences you like best. The winner will be chosen based upon the correct use of the topic as well as the number of votes.
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Weekend Subjunctive Practice 8: Es una lástima que
It's a shame that... It's a pity that... It's unfortunate that...
Explanation:
Just like “es importante que”, from Weekend Subjunctive Practice 3, “es una lástima que” is one of the many triggers that is followed by the subjunctive because the speaker is expressing a subjective opinion. Just because it is a shame to the speaker that something happens, does not mean that it is a shame to everyone.
Examples:
Es una lástima que no te encuentres bien y que no vayas a la fiesta.
It’s a pity that you don’t feel well and that you aren’t going to the party.
Ha sido una lástima que haya llovido tanto últimamente.
It’s been a shame that it has rained so much lately.
¡Os toca a vosotros!
Click here for last weekend’s subjunctive practice: esperar que
10 Answers
Es una lástima que no pudiera encontrar a su hermana.
It's a shame that he couldn't find his sister.
Qué lástima que no podamos convertir el mundo en un lugar pacifico.
What a pity that we cannot turn the world into a peaceful place.
¡Es una lástima que cinco personas quisieran este último trozo de pastel manzana holandés holandesa !
It's a shame that five people wanted this last bit of dutch apple pie!
Qué lástima que mi suegro se muriera cuando los días festivos se estaban acercando.Su muerte ha proyectado una sombra sobre las fiestas navideñas.
What a pity that my father-in-law died just as Christmas was approaching. His death has thrown a shadow over the Christmas celebrations.
It's a pity that air travel in the U.S. has turned into such an unpleasant experience.
Es un lástima que el transporte aéreo en los Estados Unidos se haya convertido en una experiencia tan desagradable.
Es una lástima que no podamos vernos más a menudo.
It’s a shame that we can’t see each other more often.
Es una lástima que a mi marido se le olvidara comprarme un regalito de los reyes magos.
What a shame that my husband seems to have forgotten to buy me a Christmas present.
Sí, es una lástima que no hayan pasado más tiempo juntos.
It's a shame you two didn't get to spend more time together.
I'm using this in one of my posts. Do you guy mind checking it? Do I need all verbs after "it's a shame/pity" to be in the subjunctive? So in this example I need "believe", "increase" and "can" all to be in the subjunctive? Thanks for any help either of you can give me! 
Es una lástima que sean lindos, ¡porque otros creen que su número aumenta demasiado rápido incrementan fenomenalmente y que pueden ser un peligro!
It's a shame that mice are cute, because others believe they increase phenomenally and can be a danger!
Aunque vivimos en una democracia es una lástima que tantas personas no entiendan los asuntos importantes y voten por el partido que les prometa respuestas fáciles y más dinero.
Although we live in a democracy, it is a shame that so many people do not understand the important issues and vote for the party which promises them easy answers and more money.
