What does "lamentar" mean in English?

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Spanish

lamentar

English

regret

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Alternative translations of "lamentar"

lament
be sorry for
feel sorry about
mourn

Examples of how to use "lamentar" in Spanish

Spanish
Lamento mucho lo que ha pasado.
English
I'm very sorry for what happened.
Spanish
Lamento no poder ayudarte hoy.
English
I'm sorry I can't help you today.
Spanish
Ella lamentó su decisión ayer.
English
She regretted her decision yesterday.
Spanish
Nosotros lamentábamos aquel error pequeño.
English
We were regretting that small mistake.
Spanish
Lamentaré si no asistes mañana.
English
I will regret it if you don't attend tomorrow.

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Lamento mucho lo que ha pasado.

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