es una pena que

es una pena que(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's a pity
Es una pena que no queden entradas. Tenía muchas ganas de ver esta película.It's a pity there are no tickets left. I was really looking forward to seeing this movie.
b. it's a pity that
La camiseta verde me gusta mucho. Es una pena que no tengan mi talla.I really like the green T-shirt. It's a pity that they don't have my size.
c. it's a shame
Es una pena que no pongan más documentales como este en la tele.It's a shame they don't show more documentaries like this one on TV.
d. it's a shame that
Yo creo que hubiera sido una buena presidenta. Es una pena que perdiera las elecciones.I think she'd have made a good president. It's a shame that she lost the election.
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