No. 1,616 in Catalan

lamenta

"She/he/it regrets" or "she/he/it laments."

In a sentence

L'alumne lamenta haver fet errors en l'examen.
The student regrets making mistakes in the exam.
In this sentence, 'lamenta' is used as a reflexive verb to express regret or sorrow about a personal action.
La societat lamenta la manca d'oportunitats per als joves.
The society laments the lack of opportunities for young people.
Here, 'lamenta' is used to convey mourning or expressing sorrow about a societal issue.
Ell lamenta que no pugui assistir a la reunió.
He regrets not being able to attend the meeting.
In this context, the verb 'lamenta' introduces a subordinate clause expressing sorrow or regret over a fact or situation.

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