Desgraciadamente
Example: Desgraciadamente, no pudimos llegar a tiempo al concierto.
Definition
"Desgraciadamente" is an adverb used to express that something happened in an unfortunate or regrettable manner. It often introduces bad news or disappointment, as in the phrase 'Desgraciadamente, no pudimos llegar a tiempo al concierto,' meaning 'Unfortunately, we couldn't arrive on time to the concert.'
Etymology
The word "desgraciadamente" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' indicating negation, combined with 'gracia' meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' and the adverbial suffix '-mente.' It literally means 'in a way lacking grace' or 'unfortunately.' The word reflects a negative circumstance, emphasizing misfortune or bad luck.
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"Desgraciadamente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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