← Back to Fala2Me
deplorar
[dɨ.plo.ˈɾaɾ]
verb
to deplore
1.
to express strong disapproval or regret about something
I deplore the violence in our society.
Deploro a violência em nossa sociedade.
2.
to feel or express sorrow or regret
She deplored the loss of the ancient forest.
Ela deplorou a perda da floresta antiga.
3.
to strongly condemn or disapprove
The organization deplores discrimination in all its forms.
A organização deplora a discriminação em todas as suas formas.
Synonyms
lamentar
condenar
desaprovar
reprovar
censurar
criticar
Antonyms
aprovar
elogiar
louvar
celebrar
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deplorar
standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
deplorar
standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
deplorar a situação
deplorar as consequências
deplorar profundamente
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →