1. A night characterized by suffering, discomfort, or difficulty; a night filled with pain, worry, or hardship
After the accident, he spent a painful night in the hospital waiting for news.
Depois do acidente, ele passou uma noite penosa no hospital esperando notícias.
2. A night that is emotionally or physically distressing
It was a painful night for the family as they waited for the surgery results.
Foi uma noite penosa para a família enquanto esperavam os resultados da cirurgia.