What does "pena" mean in English?

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Spanish

pena

English

pity

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Alternative translations of "pena"

sorrow
shame
grief
penalty

Examples of how to use "pena" in Spanish

Spanish
No vale la pena discutir.
English
It's not worth arguing.
Spanish
Me dio pena decirle la verdad.
English
I felt sorry to tell him the truth.
Spanish
Qué pena, llegamos demasiado tarde.
English
What a shame, we arrived too late.
Spanish
No vale la pena discutir.
English
It's not worth arguing.
Spanish
Siento pena por su situación.
English
I feel sorry for his situation.

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No vale la pena discutir.

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