pena ajena
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pena ajena
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (grief)
a. other people's sorrow
Inevitablemente, la pena ajena no se siente como la propia.Inevitably, other people's sorrow isn't felt as one's own.
2. (embarrassment) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Sentí una pena ajena cuando lo vi bailar. El pobre es tan patoso.I felt so embarrassed for him when I saw him dancing. The poor guy is so clumsy.
Siempre están intentando hacerse notar. Dan pena ajena.They're always trying to get attention. They make you feel so embarrassed.
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