pity
US /ˈpɪt̬.i/
UK /ˈpɪt̬.i/
1.
pena, compaixão
the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others
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She felt a deep pity for the homeless man.
Ela sentiu uma profunda pena pelo homem sem-teto.
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It's a pity that he lost his job.
É uma pena que ele tenha perdido o emprego.
1.
ter pena de, compadecer-se de
feel sorrow for the misfortunes of; feel compassion for
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I pity anyone who has to work on a Sunday.
Eu tenho pena de quem tem que trabalhar no domingo.
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He pitied the stray dog wandering in the rain.
Ele teve pena do cão vadio que vagava na chuva.