What is the Spanish word for "pitiful"?

Learn how to say "pitiful" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

pitiful

Spanish

lamentable

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Alternative translations of "pitiful"

lastimoso
pobre
despreciable
patético

Examples of how to use "pitiful" in Spanish

English
The lost kitten was a pitiful sight.
Spanish
El gatito perdido era una vista lamentable.
English
The kitten looked pitiful and alone.
Spanish
El gatito parecía lamentable y solo.
English
His apology sounded pitiful to everyone.
Spanish
Su disculpa sonó lamentable para todos.
English
She gave a pitiful smile and left.
Spanish
Ella dio una sonrisa lamentable y se fue.
English
The team's effort was pitiful yesterday.
Spanish
El esfuerzo del equipo fue lamentable ayer.

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