No. 452 in Portuguese
pena
The Portuguese word "pena" can mean "feather," "penalty," or "pity," depending on the context.
In a sentence
É uma pena que você não possa vir.
It is a pity that you cannot come.
Here, 'pena' is used to express regret or a lamentable situation, translated as 'pity'.
Eu encontrei uma pena de pássaro no caminho.
I found a bird feather on the path.
In this instance, 'pena' refers to a feather, specifically from a bird.
A pena para esse crime é de cinco anos de prisão.
The penalty for this crime is five years of prison.
Here, 'pena' means a legal punishment or penalty.
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