es una pena que

it's a shame that

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phrase Uncommon #16,192

it's a shame that Usually followed by the subjunctive.

SP: Es una pena que tengas que irte tan pronto.

EN: It's a shame that you have to leave so soon.

Es una pena que no tenga oído para la música.

It’s a shame that I have no ear for music.

Es una pena que Tomás no pueda venir.

It’s a shame that Tomás can’t come.

Es una pena que no puedas venir a la fiesta.

It's a shame you can't come to the party.

Creo que es una pena que él haya mentido.

I think it’s a shame that he lied.

Es una pena que Tom haya muerto tan joven.

It’s a shame that Tom died so young.

Es una pena que haya muerto tan joven.

It's a shame that he died so young.

Es una pena que Dios no esté aquí para ver este incendio.

It's a shame God isn't here to see this fire.

Es una pena que ella no se dé cuenta de nada de esto.

It's a shame she doesn't realize any of this.

— ¡Adiós Lenin! (2003)

Es una pena que no vaya a venir.

It’s a shame they’re not going to come.

Es una pena que el cantante muriera tan joven.

It's a shame that the singer died so young.

Es una pena que no puedas venir.

It's a shame you can't come.

Es una pena que Tom no estuviera allí para mostrarnos qué hacer.

It's a shame Tom wasn't there to show us what to do.

Es una pena que la cantante muriera tan joven.

It’s a shame that the singer died so young.

Es una pena que Nick no pudiera venir.

It's a shame Nick couldn't come.

— Control (2007)

Es una pena que estoy retrasado.

It's a shame that I'm late.

Es una pena que te vayas de Japón.

It’s a shame that you’re leaving Japan.

Es una pena que el señor Mori no pueda venir a vernos.

It’s a shame that Mr. Mori can’t come visit us.

Es una pena que no sucediera.

It's a shame it didn't happen.

— Durante la tormenta (2018)

Es una pena que Tom no supiera.

It’s a shame that Tom didn’t know.

Es una pena que lo tenga guardado.

It’s a shame that they have it stored away.

— Que Horas Ela Volta? (2015)

Es una pena que Sissi no esté aquí.

It's a shame Sissi isn't here.

— Horas de terror (1997)

Es una pena que esté enferma.

It’s a shame that she’s sick.

Es una pena que él deba permanecer en cama enfermo.

It’s a shame that he has to remain in bed sick.

Es una pena que ella haya muerto tan joven.

It's a shame she died so young.