What is the Portuguese word for "pity"?

Learn how to say "pity" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

pity

Portuguese

pena

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Examples of how to use "pity" in Portuguese

English
Feeling pity does not solve problems.
Portuguese
Sentir pena não resolve problemas.
English
It is a pity you missed the party.
Portuguese
Que pena que você perdeu a festa.
English
I felt pity for the lonely child.
Portuguese
Senti pena da criança solitária.
English
What a pity we cannot stay longer.
Portuguese
Que pena que não podemos ficar mais tempo.
English
She showed pity and offered help.
Portuguese
Ela mostrou pena e ofereceu ajuda.
English
He said pity quietly and walked away.
Portuguese
Ele disse pena baixinho e foi embora.

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Feeling pity does not solve problems.

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