What does "lamentable" mean in English?

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Alternative translations of "lamentable"

regrettable
deplorable
pitiful
unfortunate

Examples of how to use "lamentable" in Spanish

Spanish
Es una situación lamentable.
English
It's a regrettable situation.
Spanish
Es lamentable que falte comida aquí.
English
It's unfortunate that there's a lack of food here.
Spanish
Su comportamiento fue lamentable ayer.
English
His behavior was regrettable yesterday.
Spanish
La película tuvo un final lamentable.
English
The movie had a regrettable ending.
Spanish
Perder el tren fue lamentable para ella.
English
Missing the train was unfortunate for her.

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Es una situación lamentable.

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