Penosas (en. Pitiful)

/peˈnosa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That provokes a feeling of sadness or compassion.

Example Sentence: The story he told was distressing and moving.

La historia que contó era penosa y conmovedora.

Definition: That is painful or difficult to endure.

Example Sentence: The situation became distressing after the news.

La situación se volvió penosa tras la noticia.

Definition: That is humiliating or embarrassing.

Example Sentence: It was a painful defeat against a weaker opponent.

Fue una penosa derrota ante un rival más débil.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'paenosa', meaning painful or distressing.

Phrase: distressing situation

Meaning: A situation that generates discomfort or sadness.

situación penosa

Phrase: to go through a distressing situation

Meaning: To experience a difficult or embarrassing circumstance.

pasar por una situación penosa

Phrase: to have a distressing past

Meaning: To have difficult or traumatic experiences in the past.

tener un pasado penoso

Related Word: pena

Description: Feeling of sadness or pain for another's misfortune.

pena

Related Word: dolor

Description: Unpleasant sensation that can be physical or emotional.

dolor

Related Word: tristeza

Description: Emotional state characterized by a feeling of sorrow.

tristeza

Slang Meaning: Thing or situation that causes embarrassment.

Example: That presentation was a distressing experience in front of the boss.

Esa presentación fue una penosa ante el jefe.

Slang Meaning: Very unpleasant experience or fact.

Example: His exam was distressing; he didn't even pass.

Su examen fue penoso, no logró ni pasar.