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Es una lástima que...

It's a shame that... / It's a pity that...

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Notes & Usage:

Expresses regret about something. Always followed by the subjunctive. Es una lástima que + subjunctive.

See It in Context

Es una lástima que no puedas venir.

It's a shame you can't come.

Es una lástima que no hayamos tenido más tiempo.

It's a pity we didn't have more time.

—¿No viene? —Es una lástima que no pueda estar.

—Isn't he coming? —It's a shame he can't be here.