regret

• Sustantivo que designa el sentimiento de tristeza, decepción o pesar por algo que ha sucedido o se ha hecho, a menudo acompañado del deseo de que hubiera sido diferente.

A noun referring to a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done, often accompanied by a wish that it had been different.

1. Feeling of sadness or disappointmentB1formal

   A feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress about something that has happened or been done.

   arrepentimiento

   • He expressed deep regret for his actions.
   • She felt a pang of regret after quitting her job.
   • They have no regrets about moving to a new city.

   Sinónimoscompunctioncontritiondisappointmentpenitenceremorserepentanceruefulnesssadnesssorrow

   Antónimoscontentmentgladnessjoysatisfaction

2. Polite expression of apologyB2formal

   A polite way to express apology or disappointment, often used in formal contexts.

   Expresión de pesar o disculpa

   • Please accept my sincere regrets for the inconvenience.
   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • He sent his regrets for not being able to attend the wedding.

   Sinónimosapologycontritionremorsesorrow

• Verbo que expresa sentir pena, decepción o remordimiento por algo que ha ocurrido o que se ha hecho.

A verb used to express the feeling of sadness, disappointment, or remorse about something that has happened or been done.

verbo irregular

1. Feel sorrow or remorseB1formal

   To feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or been done.

   Sentir pesar o remordimiento

   • I regret not studying harder for the exam.
   • She regrets her decision to quit the job.
   • He regretted saying those harsh words to his friend.

   Sinónimosbemoanbewaildeploregrievelamentmournrepentrue

   Antónimoscelebraterejoice

2. Express polite apologyB2formal

   Used to express polite sadness or apology in formal contexts.

   Lamentar (expresión de disculpa cortés)

   • We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.
   • The company regrets any inconvenience caused by the delay.
   • I regret that I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.

   Sinónimosapologize