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Me da pena

I feel bad / I feel sorry / It makes me sad

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Emotions & Reactions Sentence Frame Beginner neutral
Pronunciation:

meh da PEH-na

When to use:

Expressing sadness, sympathy, or embarrassment.

See It in Context

Me da pena verlo así.

It makes me sad to see him like this.

Sympathy
Me da pena decirle que no.

I feel bad telling him no.

Reluctance
Me da pena hablar en público.

I'm embarrassed to speak in public.

Shyness
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