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¡Qué pena!
-What a shame!
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qué pena
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¡Qué pena!

¡Qué pena!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. What a shame!
Se acabaron las entradas para la Guerra de las Galaxias. - ¡Qué pena! Quería verla el día de estreno.Tickets for Star Wars are sold out. - What a shame! I wanted to see it the day it came out.
b. What a pity!
Ramona se acaba de ir. - ¡Qué pena! Quería hablar con ella.You just missed Ramona. - What a pity! I wanted to catch up with her.
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