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rammarico

regret

noun rahm-MAH-ree-koh Rare

Also means

sorrow

Usage Note

Rammarico conveys a feeling of regret or sorrow, often for something one could not prevent or for a missed opportunity. It is slightly more formal than dispiacere (which also serves as a verb). The verb form is rammaricarsi (to regret, to feel sorry): mi rammarico di non averlo visto ('I regret not having seen him').

Examples

"Ha espresso il suo rammarico per l'errore."

Natural Translation

He expressed his regret for the mistake.

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