English Meaning & Definitions
The third-person singular present indicative form of 'lamentar', meaning to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something.
- โEle lamenta profundamente a perda de seu melhor amigo.โ
- โEla lamenta nรฃo ter estudado mais para o exame final.โ
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for โlamentaโ.
Derived from the Latin 'lamentari', meaning to wail, weep, or express grief. It shares a common root with the English word 'lament', evolving through Old Portuguese to describe the act of expressing sorrow or regret.
Think of 'lamenta' as 'lament-a' (a lament); if you are lamenting, you are expressing deep sadness or regret.
Frequently Asked Questions About โlamentaโ
1. What is the meaning of โlamentaโ in English?
In English, lamenta (verb) is defined as: โThe third-person singular present indicative form of 'lamentar', meaning to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something.โ.
2. How do you use โlamentaโ in a sentence?
โEle lamenta profundamente a perda de seu melhor amigo.โ
3. What are English synonyms of โlamentaโ?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of โlamentaโ?
Derived from the Latin 'lamentari', meaning to wail, weep, or express grief. It shares a common root with the English word 'lament', evolving through Old Portuguese to describe the act of expressing sorrow or regret.
๐ต๐นMore Portuguese Words to English
View all Portuguese words โA collection or set of items, typically documents, works of art, or historical artifacts, gathered and preserved by an institution or individual.
Ahead, forward, further along in space or time.
At the present time or moment; now.
Showing joy, happiness, or good spirits; cheerful, merry, or joyful.