Italian Expression · Intermediate
che peccato!
what a shame! / too bad!
Pronunciation: keh pek-KAH-toh
Meaning
An exclamation expressing regret, disappointment, or sympathy for an unfortunate situation.
Example
Che peccato che non puoi venire alla festa!
What a shame you can't come to the party!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice che peccato! out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Italian expression.