What does "penoso" mean in English?

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Spanish

penoso

English

painful

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Alternative translations of "penoso"

embarrassing
awkward
shameful
pitiful

Examples of how to use "penoso" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un espectáculo penoso.
English
It was a painful spectacle.
Spanish
El accidente fue un suceso penoso.
English
The accident was a painful event.
Spanish
Fue un momento muy penoso para todos.
English
It was a very painful moment for everyone.
Spanish
Tiene un trabajo penoso pero necesario.
English
He has a difficult but necessary job.
Spanish
El final de la obra fue penoso.
English
The ending of the play was painful.

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Fue un espectáculo penoso.

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