No. 4,418 in Catalan
lamentar
To express sorrow or regret.
In a sentence
Lamento no haver-te dit abans la veritat.
I regret not having told you the truth earlier.
The word "lamentar" expresses regret or sorrow for not having done or said something previously.
Tothom lamentava la pèrdua del seu estimat amic.
Everyone mourned the loss of their dear friend.
In this context, "lamentar" signifies expressing grief or mourning over someone's loss or misfortune.
Ell sempre lamenta el temps que va perdre durant la seva joventut.
He always regrets the time he lost during his youth.
Here, "lamentar" reflects a personal feeling of regret about wasting time or missed opportunities.
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