sadly

• Adverbio que indica tristeza o pesar en la realización de una acción, o que se usa como palabra introductoria para expresar decepción o lamento por una situación desafortunada.

An adverb used to express sorrow, regret, or unfortunate circumstances. It can modify a verb to indicate an action done in a sad manner, or it can be used as a sentence adverb to convey the speaker's disappointment about a situation.

1. In a sad mannerA2formal

   In a way that shows sadness or unhappiness.

   con tristeza

   • She looked sadly at the broken vase.
   • He spoke sadly about his lost dog.
   • They walked away sadly after the farewell.

   Sinónimosdejectedlydisconsolatelydolefullyforlornlyglumlymiserablymournfullysorrowfullyunhappilywoefully

   Antónimoscheerfullygladlyhappilyjoyfully

2. RegrettablyB1formal

   Used to express that something is unfortunate or regrettable.

   lamentablemente

   • Sadly, the event was canceled due to bad weather.
   • Sadly, we cannot accept your application at this time.
   • Sadly, the old building was demolished.

   Sinónimosalaslamentablyregrettablyunfortunatelywoefully

   Antónimosfortunatelyhappily