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    Penosos (en. Pitiful)

    /peˈnosos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is painful or difficult to bear.
    The situation was so painful that no one knew what to say.
    La situación era tan penosa que nadie sabía qué decir.
    That produces suffering or sadness.
    His story of abandonment is truly painful.
    Su historia de abandono es realmente penosa.
    That causes shame or dishonor.
    It was a painful moment when he realized his mistake.
    Fue un momento penoso cuando se dio cuenta de su error.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'penosus', meaning 'full of sorrow' or 'sadness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    painful suffering
    a suffering that causes great pain or sadness.
    sufrimiento penoso
    painful moment
    an embarrassing or uncomfortable situation.
    momento penoso

    Related Words

    sorrow
    Feeling of pain or suffering due to the misfortune of others.
    pena
    sadness
    Emotional state that provokes sadness.
    tristeza
    shame
    Sensation of discomfort or pain for something that has been done wrong.
    vergüenza

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is ridiculous or causes laughter due to its embarrassment.
    That presentation was so painful that we all laughed.
    Esa presentación fue tan penosa que todos nos reímos.
    Referring to a person who acts awkwardly.
    That guy is painful; he doesn't know how to speak in public.
    Ese tipo es penoso, no sabe cómo hablar en público.