A2 Expression Neutral

Es una pena.

It's a pity.

Bedeutung

Expressing regret or sadness about a situation or outcome.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Very common in daily life, often used to soften bad news. Often used with 'Qué pena' to express embarrassment or shyness.

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Subjunctive trigger

Always remember that 'Es una pena que' triggers the subjunctive mood.

Bedeutung

Expressing regret or sadness about a situation or outcome.

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Subjunctive trigger

Always remember that 'Es una pena que' triggers the subjunctive mood.

Teste dich selbst

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

Es una pena que tú no ______ (poder) venir.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: puedas

After 'Es una pena que', we use the subjunctive.

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Aufgabensammlung

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Complete the sentence with the correct verb form. Fill Blank A2

Es una pena que tú no ______ (poder) venir.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: puedas

After 'Es una pena que', we use the subjunctive.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

Häufig gestellte Fragen

1 Fragen

No, it's better to use more formal expressions for serious tragedies.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Qué lástima

synonym

What a pity

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Es lamentable

similar

It is regrettable

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