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mourn

[/mɔːrn/]
verb
lamentar
1. to feel or express sorrow or regret over someone's death
The family gathered to mourn the loss of their beloved grandfather.
A família se reuniu para lamentar a perda de seu avô querido.
2. to feel sadness or regret about something
She mourned the end of her childhood friendship.
Ela lamentava o fim de sua amizade de infância.
3. to show grief through actions or appearance
They wore black to mourn the tragic accident.
Eles vestiram preto para demonstrar luto pelo acidente trágico.
Synonyms
grievelamentsorrowweepbemoan
Antonyms
celebraterejoicerevel

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lamentar
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
lamentar
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
lamentar
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
lamentar
standard usage, may also use 'chorar a morte de' for emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

mourn in silence
mourn the passing of
to be in mourning
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
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