tener pena

tener pena(
teh
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nehr
 
peh
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nah
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1. (to feel shame)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. to be embarrassed
Ernesto tiene pena de bailar en público. - ¿Por qué? Si baila muy bien.Ernesto is embarrassed to dance in public. - Why? He dances really well.
a. to feel sorry
No le gustas a Amber. Solo te invitó a salir porque te tiene pena.Amber is not into you. She only invited you out because she feels sorry for you.
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