apenar
apenar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to grieve)
Me apenó mucho que estas visitas se acabaran.It greatly saddened me that these visits were coming to an end.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me apenó verla tan pálida.I was sorry to see her looking so pale.
Nos apena mucho tener que informarles de que el concierto de hoy ya no tendrá lugar.We're very sorry to have to inform you that today's concert will not now take place.
2. (to shame) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to embarrass
Creo que a veces apeno a mis padres con mi comportamiento imprudente.I think I sometimes embarrass my parents with my reckless behavior.
apenarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
c. to be saddened
Me apené enormemente por la muerte de Javier.I was greatly saddened by Javier's death.
d. to be distressed
Los voluntarios se apenaron ante el lamentable estado de las viviendas.The volunteers were distressed by the deplorable state of the dwellings.
4. (to feel shame) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to be embarrassed
No debes apenarte de tus sentimientos.You shouldn't be embarrassed about your feelings.
b. to be ashamed
Héctor se apenó de su error y me pidió una disculpa.Hector was ashamed of his mistake and apologized to me.
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Conjugations
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