A1 Expression Neutral

¡Qué pena!

What a shame!

Meaning

Used to express regret or sympathy for an unfortunate situation.

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Cultural Background

Often used with 'Qué mala onda' for a more slang feel.

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Tone matters

Say it with a soft, falling intonation.

Meaning

Used to express regret or sympathy for an unfortunate situation.

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Tone matters

Say it with a soft, falling intonation.

Test Yourself

Which phrase expresses sympathy?

Your friend lost their keys. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ¡Qué pena!

¡Qué pena! is for bad news.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which phrase expresses sympathy? Choose A1

Your friend lost their keys. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ¡Qué pena!

¡Qué pena! is for bad news.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite.

Related Phrases

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Qué lástima

synonym

What a pity

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