unfortunately

S2 W1

BrE /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/ AmE /ˌʌnfərˈtʃɑːntli/

adverb en → es

1 NEGATIVE OUTCOME [non-finite] A2

used for saying that something bad or disappointing has happened or is going to happen

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

Collocations unfortunately not

  • Unfortunately, I can't come to the party.

    Desafortunadamente, no puedo ir a la fiesta.

2 NEGATIVE IMPRESSION [non-finite] B1

used for saying that something is disappointing or not as good as you hoped it would be

desafortunadamente, lamentablemente

Collocations unfortunately for sb/sth

  • Unfortunately for him, he was late.

    Desafortunadamente para él, llegó tarde.