da pena
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da pena(
dah
peh
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nah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it's sad
Da pena que una actriz tan buena nunca lograra triunfar.It's sad that such a good actress never got to succeed.
b. it's a pity
Da pena que la historia de Canadá no se conozca mejor en el resto de América.It's a pity the history of Canada isn't better known in the rest of the Americas.
2. (it's uncomfortable in general; used intransitively) (Caribbean) (Central America) (Colombia) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. it's embarrasing
¿Viste al jefe bailando encima de la mesa? - Sí, da pena. Estas fiestas de Navidad son una locura.Did you see the boss dancing on the table? - Yes, it's embarrassing. These Christmas parties are so crazy.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿No te da pena que se acaben las vacaciones de verano?Aren't you sad that the summer break is over?
A muchos extranjeros les da pena el deterioro económico de nuestro país.Many foreigners feel sorry about the economic decline of our country.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me da pena ese chico que vive en la calle. Es tan joven y se ve tan vulnerable.I'm sorry for that homeless boy. He's so young and he looks so vulnerable.
A mis padres les da pena su perro, pero está tan viejo y enfermo que tal vez tengan que sacrificarlo.My parents feel sorry for their dog, but he's so old and sick that they may have to put him to sleep.
5. (used to express that someone feels uncomfortable about something; used transitively) (Caribbean) (Central America) (Colombia) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿No te da pena desnudarte delante del doctor?Aren't you embarrased to undress in front of the doctor?
Me da pena salir a la calle con este sombrero tan ridículo.I'm embarrassed to go out with such a ridiculous hat.
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