es lamentable

it's sad

es lamentable(ehs lah-mehn-tah-bleh)

phrase

1. (it's sorrowful)

a. it's sad

Es lamentable ver a una familia desintegrarse así.

It's sad to see a family torn up like that.

b. is sad

Cualquier desahucio es lamentable. Hay mucho sufrimiento por medio.

Any eviction is sad. There's a lot of suffering involved.

c. it's terrible

Es lamentable que ningún amigo acudiera a su funeral.

It's terrible that none of his friends attended his funeral.

d. is terrible

La violencia de género es lamentable, un enorme problema.

Gender-based violence is terrible, a huge problem.

2. (it's shameful)

a. it's deplorable

Creo que es lamentable que un jefe de Estado haga comentarios racistas.

I think it's deplorable that a head of state should make racist comments.

b. is deplorable

Es lamentable el estado en que se encuentran las escuelas públicas del barrio.

The state the neighborhood's public schools are is deplorable.

c. it's appalling

Alberto siempre fue un hombre educado. No entiendo su comportamiento. Es lamentable.

Alberto was always a polite man. I can't understand his behavior. It's appalling.

d. is appalling

La violación de los derechos humanos en este país es lamentable.

The violation of human rights in this country is appalling.

3. (it's unfortunate)

a. it's regrettable

¿Qué le parece el recorte de las pensiones de jubilación públicas, señor ministro? - Creo que es lamentable, pero necesario dadas las circunstancias.

What do you think about the cutback on state retirement pensions, Mr. Secretary? - I think it's regrettable, but necessary given the circumstances.

b. is regrettable

El error es lamentable. Pagaremos indemnizaciones a todos nuestros clientes.

The mistake is regrettable. We'll pay compensation to all our customers.