No. 5,573 in Catalan
desafortunadament
"Desafortunadament" means "unfortunately" in English.
In a sentence
Desafortunadament, no vam poder assistir a la reunió.
Unfortunately, we could not attend the meeting.
Expressing that the situation was out of our control and regrettable.
Desafortunadament, el concert es va cancel·lar per la pluja.
Unfortunately, the concert was canceled due to rain.
Describing an event altered negatively due to unforeseen circumstances.
Desafortunadament, les condicions no eren favorables.
Unfortunately, the conditions were not favorable.
Highlighting unsatisfactory states affecting an outcome.
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