What are the differences between Qué lástima y Qué pena?
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updated Dec 21, 2011
posted by zhmelissa
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When meaning 'compasión' they are almost the same, maybe even interchangeable. However 'pena' has other connotations that 'lástima' doesn't have:
It can be a 'punishment', it can be a 'difficulty' and in several countries in Latin America it means 'embarrassment'.
updated Dec 21, 2011
posted by Jeremias
Another great response, Jeremias!! Thanks, I just keep on learning ... - territurtle, Dec 21, 2011
Gracias Terri. Pero en este caso, tuve que consultar en linea para para estar seguor... - Jeremias, Dec 21, 2011
