that is too bad

qué lástima

that is too bad(thaht ihz tu bahd)

phrase

1. (used to express sympathy)

a. qué lástima

My sister can't come to the party. - That is too bad!

Mi hermana no puede venir a la fiesta. - ¡Qué lástima!

b. es una pena

That is too bad you can't eat sweets right now. This cake is delicious.

Es una pena que no puedas comer cosas dulces por ahora. Este pastel está delicioso.

c. qué mal

That is too bad your phone isn't working.

Qué mal que tu teléfono no funciona.

2. (used to dismiss an excuse)

a. no me importa

That is too bad you're sleepy. You shouldn't have stayed up so late watching movies.

No me importa que tengas sueño. No debiste haberte desvelado viendo películas.

b. me vale

(Mexico)

I have to meet Bobby at 7 pm, Dad! - That is too bad; you need to finish your chores before you go.

¡Tengo que encontrarme con Bobby a las 7 pm, papá! - Me vale; tienes que terminar tus tareas antes de salir.

c. qué lastima

I left the book at home. - That is too bad. You'll have to finish your assignments without it.

Se me quedó el libro en casa. - Qué lastima. Tendrás que terminar tus deberes sin él.