sadly

• Advérbio usado para expressar tristeza, pesar ou circunstâncias infelizes. Pode modificar um verbo, indicando uma ação feita com tristeza, ou ser usado como palavra introdutória para transmitir decepção ou arrependimento do falante diante de uma situação.

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.

   Tristemente

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

   Sinônimosdejectedlydisconsolatelydolefullyforlornlyglumlymiserablymournfullysorrowfullyunhappilywoefully

   Antônimoscheerfullygladlyhappilyjoyfully

2. RegrettablyB1formal

   Used to express that something is unfortunate or regrettable.

   Infelizmente

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

   Sinônimosalaslamentablyregrettablyunfortunatelywoefully

   Antônimosfortunatelyhappily