regret

rimpiangere, pentirsi

Provare tristezza o pentimento per qualcosa che è successo o che si è fatto.

In inglese semplice: To feel sad or sorry about something that happened or something you did.

• I regret my decision.
• She regretted leaving so early.
• Do you ever regret moving abroad?

Come si usa: regret doing something (I regret selling my bike.); regret that… (She regrets that she never learned to swim.); regret to say/inform… (We regret to inform you that the event is cancelled.)

Sinonimi: be sorry about, rue

Espressioni comuni: regret doing something, deeply regret something, regret a decision

rimpianto, pentimento

Tristezza per qualcosa che è successo, soprattutto quando si vorrebbe aver agito diversamente.

In inglese semplice: A sad feeling about something that happened, especially something you wish you had done differently.

• I have no regrets.
• Her biggest regret was missing the wedding.
• He looked back on those years with regret.

Come si usa: regret about/over something (He expressed regret over his harsh words.)

Sinonimi: remorse, sorrow

Espressioni comuni: with regret, without regret, express regret, deep regret