How is the word uma pena translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
A pity
phrase

Algo que nos faz sentir tristes ou desiludidos.

Something that makes you feel sad or disappointed.

Examples with “uma pena”

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  • É uma pena que não possas vir à festa. — It's a pity you can't come to the party.

  • Que pena que o museu está fechado hoje! — What a pity the museum is closed today!

  • Ele disse que foi uma pena termos perdido o espetáculo. — He said it was a pity we missed the show.

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