What does "lástima" mean in English?

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Spanish

lástima

English

pity

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Alternative translations of "lástima"

shame
regret
compassion
sorrow

Examples of how to use "lástima" in Spanish

Spanish
Es una lástima que no puedas venir.
English
It's a shame you can't come.
Spanish
Qué lástima que no puedas venir mañana.
English
What a pity you can't come tomorrow.
Spanish
Es una lástima perder ese tren tan rápido.
English
It's a shame to miss that train so quickly.
Spanish
Me dio lástima el perro callejero ayer.
English
I felt sorry for the stray dog yesterday.
Spanish
Qué lástima, olvidé comprar tu regalo.
English
What a shame, I forgot to buy your gift.

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Es una lástima que no puedas venir.

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