Portuguese Expression · Native
Que pena mesmo
what a real shame
Pronunciation: Que pena mesmo
Meaning
A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: what a real shame.
Example
Que pena mesmo que o show tenha sido cancelado.
It is a real shame that the show was canceled.
Practice tips
- Practice Que pena mesmo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for native-level learners.