Meaning
Expressing regret or sadness about a situation or outcome.
Cultural Background
Very common in daily life, often used to soften bad news. Often used with 'Qué pena' to express embarrassment or shyness.
Subjunctive trigger
Always remember that 'Es una pena que' triggers the subjunctive mood.
Meaning
Expressing regret or sadness about a situation or outcome.
Subjunctive trigger
Always remember that 'Es una pena que' triggers the subjunctive mood.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.
Es una pena que tú no ______ (poder) venir.
After 'Es una pena que', we use the subjunctive.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesEs una pena que tú no ______ (poder) venir.
After 'Es una pena que', we use the subjunctive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's better to use more formal expressions for serious tragedies.
Related Phrases
Qué lástima
synonymWhat a pity
Es lamentable
similarIt is regrettable
