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deplorar

to deplore, to lament

verb deh-ploh-RAHR Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: From Latin deplorare (to weep for).

Usage Note

Deplorar expresses strong disapproval or grief over something — governments deploran acts of violence, speakers deploran the decline of civil discourse. It is more formal than lamentar and carries a stronger moral condemnation. The adjective deplorable (deplorable) is widely used in both Spanish and English with the same sense.

Examples

"El ministro deploró la violencia en la región."

Natural Translation

The minister deplored the violence in the region.

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