Por desgracia
Example: Por desgracia, no pudimos ir al parque hoy.
Definition
"Por desgracia" is an expression used to indicate that something unfortunate or regrettable has happened, similar to saying "unfortunately" in English. It is often used to introduce bad news or express sorrow about an unwanted situation.
Etymology
The phrase "por desgracia" comes from Spanish, combining the preposition "por" (meaning "because of" or "due to") with "desgracia," which means "misfortune" or "bad luck." Did you know? The word "desgracia" originally stems from Latin "disgratia," meaning a lack of favor or grace, highlighting the idea of an unlucky event.
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"Por desgracia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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