1. A difficult, exhausting, or laborious journey, trip, or day of work
After a penosa jornada through the mountains, the travelers finally reached the village.
Após uma jornada penosa pela montanha, os viajantes finalmente chegaram à aldeia.
2. Any prolonged period of hardship or suffering
The patient endured a penosa jornada during their recovery.
O paciente enfrentou uma jornada penosa durante sua recuperação.