A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Express regret or pity.
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Cultural Background
In Mexico, '¡Qué pena!' is often used to mean 'How embarrassing!' rather than 'What a pity'.
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Keep it short
Don't over-explain after saying it.
Meaning
Express regret or pity.
💡
Keep it short
Don't over-explain after saying it.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
—No puedo ir a la fiesta. —¡____ lástima!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Qué
The structure is 'Qué' + noun.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
A1
—No puedo ir a la fiesta. —¡____ lástima!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Qué
The structure is 'Qué' + noun.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, only for minor bad news.
Related Phrases
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¡Qué pena!
synonymWhat a pity
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