lamento

lament

noun lah-MEN-toh Rare

Origin: Latin lamentum (wailing, mourning)

Also means

moan

Usage Note

Lamento is both the noun (a lament, a moan) and the first-person singular present of lamentar (lo lamento, I'm sorry/I regret it). The verb lamentar is more formal than sentir; lamento decirte que... is a polished way to deliver bad news. The plural lamentos often refers to cries of grief.

Examples

"Sus lamentos se escuchaban por el pasillo."

Natural Translation

His moans could be heard down the hallway.

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