Infelizmente
Example: Infelizmente, não posso ir à festa amanhã à noite.
Definition
"Infelizmente" is an adverb used to express regret or sadness about a situation. It means 'unfortunately' and conveys that something undesirable or disappointing has happened or will happen, as in the example 'Infelizmente, não posso ir à festa amanhã à noite.'
Etymology
The word "infelizmente" comes from the Portuguese prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'feliz,' meaning 'happy,' and the adverbial suffix '-mente.' Literally, it means 'not happily,' which evolved to express unfortunate or regrettable circumstances. Did you know? The root 'feliz' shares origins with the Latin 'felix,' meaning 'fruitful' or 'happy.'
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