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lament

[/ləˈment/]
verb/nounpl: laments (noun)
lamentar
1. (verb) To express sorrow, regret, or disappointment about something
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Ela lamentou a perda de sua casa de infância.
2. (verb) To mourn or grieve
They lamented the death of their dear friend.
Eles lamentaram a morte de seu querido amigo.
3. (noun) An expression of sorrow, regret, or grief
His lament echoed through the empty halls.
Seu lamento ecoou pelos corredores vazios.
4. (noun) A song or poem expressing grief or sorrow
The funeral lament moved everyone to tears.
O lamento fúnebre comoveu todos até as lágrimas.
Synonyms
mourngrievebewailregretdeplore
Antonyms
celebraterejoiceapplaud

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lamentar
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lamentar, chorar por
Sometimes used with 'chorar por' for emphasis
São Paulo
lamentar
Standard usage
Portugal
lamentar, chorar
Both forms used; 'chorar' emphasizes the emotional aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

lament the loss of something
lament over spilled milk
raise a lament
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