es lamentable que

it's sad that

es lamentable que(ehs lah-mehn-tah-bleh keh)

phrase

1. (it's sorrowful that)

a. it's sad that

Es lamentable que el cantante haya dejado la banda.

It's sad that the singer quit the band.

b. it's terrible that

Es lamentable que esos niños no tengan un hogar.

It's terrible that those children don't have a home.

2. (it's shameful that)

a. it's deplorable that

Es lamentable que tengamos que pagar para usar el baño.

It's deplorable that you have to pay to use the toilet.

b. it's appalling that

Es lamentable que el zoológico esté en un estado tan lastimoso.

It's appalling that the zoo is in such a pitiful condition.

3. (it's unfortunate that)

a. it's regrettable that

Belicias sería un gran alcalde. Es lamentable que reciba tan pocos votos.

Belicias would be a great mayor. It's regrettable that he barely gets any votes.