sadly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsædli/ AmE /ˈsædli/

adverb en → es

1 EMOTION [adverb] A2

in a way that shows sadness or unhappiness

tristemente, con tristeza

Collocations sadly disappointed · sadly missed

  • She looked at him sadly.

    La miró tristemente.

2 NEGATIVE OUTCOME [adverb] B1

unfortunately or regrettably; in a way that expresses regret or disappointment

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

Collocations sadly enough · sadly to say

  • Sadly, the meeting was cancelled.

    Lamentablemente, la reunión fue cancelada.