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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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