A1 Expression Neutral

Qué lástima

What a pity

Meaning

Used to express regret or sorrow for an unfortunate situation.

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Cultural Background

People often use 'Qué pena' more frequently than 'Qué lástima' in casual conversation. In Mexico, 'Qué lástima' is very common, but 'Qué mala onda' is often used for informal disappointment.

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Keep it simple

You don't need to add anything else. Just '¡Qué lástima!' is enough.

Meaning

Used to express regret or sorrow for an unfortunate situation.

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Keep it simple

You don't need to add anything else. Just '¡Qué lástima!' is enough.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

—No tengo dinero. —¡____ lástima!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Qué

The phrase is 'Qué lástima'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

—No tengo dinero. —¡____ lástima!

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Qué

The phrase is 'Qué lástima'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but not for major tragedies.

Related Phrases

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Qué pena

synonym

What a pity

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Es una lástima

builds on

It is a pity

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