alas

• Interjección o adverbio que expresa pena, lástima o preocupación. Se emplea para introducir una afirmación desafortunada o decepcionante, a menudo con un tono algo literario o anticuado.

An interjection used as an adverb expressing grief, pity, or concern. It is used to introduce a statement that is unfortunate or disappointing, often in a somewhat literary or old-fashioned tone.

1. Expression of sorrow or regretB2formal

   Used to express grief, pity, or disappointment.

   Expresión de pesar o lamento

   • Alas, the project was cancelled due to lack of funding.
   • She hoped to attend the party, but alas, she was too ill.
   • Alas, the old house could not be saved from demolition.

   Sinónimosregrettablysadlyunfortunatelywoefully