feathers; penalties; sorrows
1. Feathers covering a bird's body
The peacock displayed its colorful feathers.
O pavão exibiu suas penas coloridas.
2. Penalties or punishments imposed by law
The judge imposed severe penalties for the crime.
O juiz impôs penas severas pelo crime.
3. Sorrows, sufferings, or hardships
He endured many sorrows throughout his life.
Ele suportou muitas penas ao longo de sua vida.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a penas - barely, scarcely
cumprir penas - to serve sentences
sofrer penas - to suffer hardships
impor penas - to impose penalties
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