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    Penosa (en. Painful)

    /peˈnosa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That produces or implies pain, suffering, or embarrassment.
    It was a painful situation to see his friend in misfortune.
    Fue una situación penosa ver a su amigo en la desgracia.
    That is difficult to endure or bear.
    The painful task of dealing with his loss was overwhelming.
    La penosa tarea de lidiar con su pérdida fue abrumadora.
    That provokes compassion for the lamentable state.
    The sight of the injured animal was truly painful.
    El espectáculo del animal herido era verdaderamente penoso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pĕnōsus', meaning 'full of sorrow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    painful situation
    Circumstance that causes much embarrassment or pain.
    situación penosa
    painful moment
    Critical instant that provokes discomfort or suffering.
    momento penoso
    painful decision
    Difficult choice that generates anguish or sadness.
    decisión penosa

    Related Words

    sorrow
    Deep feeling of sadness or pain.
    pena
    lament
    Expression of pain or complaint.
    lamento
    compassion
    Feeling of sadness for another's suffering.
    compasión

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is very bad or unpleasant.
    That movie was a painful one that I wouldn't recommend.
    Esa película fue una penosa que no recomendaría.
    An uncomfortable situation.
    The moment in the meeting was a painful one that no one will forget.
    El momento en la reunión fue una penosa que nadie olvidará.