feather; penalty; pity; sorrow
1. A feather, especially from a bird's wing or tail
The bird lost a feather during flight.
O pássaro perdeu uma pena durante o voo.
2. A punishment or penalty imposed by law or authority
He received a severe penalty for his crime.
Ele recebeu uma pena severa pelo seu crime.
3. A feeling of sorrow, regret, or sympathy; pity
It's a pity that he couldn't attend the event.
É uma pena que ele não tenha podido comparecer ao evento.
4. Hardship, suffering, or difficulty
He endured great suffering during his illness.
Ele suportou grande pena durante sua doença.
Related Idioms & Phrases
que pena (what a pity/shame)
pena de morte (death penalty)
pena privativa de liberdade (imprisonment)
valer a pena (to be worthwhile)
não vale a pena (it's not worth it)
pena pecuniária (monetary penalty)
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