ser una lástima

ser una lástima(
sehr
 
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nah
 
lahs
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tee
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mah
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be a pity
La fiesta estuvo genial. Es una lástima que no hayas podido venir.The party was a blast. It's a pity you couldn't come.
b. to be a shame
Es una lástima que dejaras el violín. Tocabas muy bien.It's a shame that you gave up the violin. You played really well.
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