Significato di pity in italiano

• 0 used to say that something is disappointing -- è un peccato

  • It’s a pity you’re not staying longer. È un peccato che tu non possa trattenerti più a lungo.

• 1 a feeling of sadness for someone who has problems -- pietà, compassione

  • She looked at me with pity in her eyes. Mi ha guardato con compassione.

• 2 to help someone who is in a difficult situation because you feel sad for them -- provare compassione per qualcuno

  • I finally took pity on Ben and told him the truth. Alla fine ho avuto compassione di Ben e gli ho detto la verità.

• 3 to feel sorry for someone -- compatire

  • I pity her because she is lonely. Mi fa pena perché è sola.

• 4 a feeling of sorrow for the troubles and sufferings of others -- pietà

  • He felt a great pity for her.

• 5 a cause of sorrow or regret -- peccato

  • What a pity (that) she can’t come.

• 6 to feel pity for (someone) -- compatire, avere pietà di

  • She pitied him

  • She is to be pitied.