Qué lástima
Example: Qué lástima que no puedas venir a la fiesta hoy.
Definition
"Qué lástima" is an expression used to convey sympathy or regret about an unfortunate situation, similar to saying 'what a pity' or 'that's too bad' in English. It often expresses disappointment or sadness about something that cannot be changed.
Etymology
The phrase "qué lástima" comes from Spanish, where "qué" means 'what' and "lá stima" means 'pity' or 'shame'. Together, they form a common expression to show regret or sympathy. Did you know it literally translates to 'what pity'?
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"Qué lástima" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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