deplorar - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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deplorar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

The word deplorar is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

The phonetic transcription of deplorar in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /de.ploˈɾaɾ/.

Translation Options into English

The verb deplorar can be translated into English as: - to deplore - to regret - to lament

Meaning and Usage

In the Spanish language, deplorar means to express strong disapproval of something or to feel regret or sorrow about a situation. The term is often used in contexts involving moral judgment, expressing dissatisfaction or sadness regarding events, actions, or situations.

It is moderately frequent in both oral and written contexts, although it is more commonly found in formal registers, such as journalism, literature, and speeches.

Example Sentences

  1. Deplorar la falta de atención a los problemas ambientales es esencial para crear conciencia.
  2. To deplore the lack of attention to environmental issues is essential to raise awareness.

  3. Muchos ciudadanos deploran la corrupción en el gobierno actual.

  4. Many citizens deplore the corruption in the current government.

  5. Al escuchar la noticia, no pudimos evitar deplorar la pérdida de vidas.

  6. Upon hearing the news, we couldn't help but deplore the loss of lives.

Idiomatic Expressions

While deplorar itself is not a common part of widely recognized idiomatic expressions, it is often used in conjunction with phrases that express regret or sorrow.

Example Sentences with Idiomatic Expressions

  1. Deplorar el estado del mundo es una reacción común entre los pensadores críticos.
  2. To deplore the state of the world is a common reaction among critical thinkers.

  3. La comunidad internacional suele deplorar los actos de violencia en los conflictos.

  4. The international community often deplores acts of violence in conflicts.

  5. Todos deploramos la falta de transparencia en las decisiones gubernamentales.

  6. We all deplore the lack of transparency in government decisions.

Etymology

The word deplorar has its origins in the Latin term deplorare, which combines the prefix de- (indicating reversal or removal) and plorare, meaning “to weep” or “to wail.” Thus, it carries the connotation of expressing sorrow or lamentation.

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23-07-2024