adverb

desgraciadamente

unfortunately

De una manera triste o mala, cuando algo sale mal o causa pena.

Unfortunately / Regrettably: This adverb is used to express that an event or situation is unfortunate, sad, or unfavorable. It functions as a sentence modifier, typically placed at the beginning of a statement to indicate that what follows is bad news or a negative circumstance.

Grammar: It is an adverb formed by adding the suffix -mente (the equivalent of "-ly" in English) to the adjective desgraciada.
Word origin: It is composed of three parts:
- Des- (a prefix indicating negation or reversal).
- Gracia (from the Latin gratia, meaning grace, favor, or luck).
- -mente (a suffix used to form adverbs from adjectives).
- Essentially, it translates to "in a way lacking grace or luck."

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Desgraciadamente, no puedo asistir a la reunión.adverb

Unfortunately, I cannot attend the meeting.

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