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desfortunadamente
[dɛs.for.tu.na.da.ˈmẽ.tɨ]
adverb
unfortunately
1.
in a way that is unlucky or regrettable; sadly
Unfortunately, the flight was cancelled due to bad weather.
Desfortunadamente, o voo foi cancelado devido ao mau tempo.
2.
by bad luck or chance; it is a pity that
Unfortunately, I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow.
Desfortunadamente, não posso participar da reunião amanhã.
Synonyms
infelizmente
lamentavelmente
pesar meu
que pena
por infelicidade
Antonyms
felizmente
afortunadamente
alegremente
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
infelizmente
More commonly used than desfortunadamente in everyday speech
Portugal
desfortunadamente
Standard usage, though infelizmente is also common
São Paulo
infelizmente
Preferred colloquial variant
Related Idioms & Phrases
desfortunadamente para ele/ela - unfortunately for him/her
desfortunadamente não - unfortunately not
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