What does "penas" mean in English?

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Spanish

penas

English

sorrows

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Alternative translations of "penas"

pains
troubles
hardships
griefs

Examples of how to use "penas" in Spanish

Spanish
Ahogó sus penas en alcohol.
English
He drowned his sorrows in alcohol.
Spanish
Las penas pasan con el tiempo
English
Sorrows pass with time.
Spanish
Siento penas cuando llueve mucho
English
I feel sad when it rains a lot.
Spanish
No hables de penas ahora, por favor
English
Don't talk about sorrows now, please.
Spanish
Compartimos penas y alegrías cada semana
English
We share joys and sorrows every week.

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Ahogó sus penas en alcohol.

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