What is the Spanish word for "contrite"?

Learn how to say "contrite" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

contrite

Spanish

arrepentido

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Alternative translations of "contrite"

apenado
dolido
arrepentida
contrito

Examples of how to use "contrite" in Spanish

English
The boy had a contrite look on his face.
Spanish
El niño tenía una expresión arrepentida en su rostro.
English
She looked contrite after spilling the soup.
Spanish
Ella parecía arrepentida después de derramar la sopa.
English
He sounded contrite during the apology.
Spanish
Él sonó arrepentido durante la disculpa.
English
The child seemed contrite and said sorry.
Spanish
El niño parecía arrepentido y dijo que lo sentía.
English
I felt contrite about missing the meeting.
Spanish
Me sentí arrepentido por perderme la reunión.

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