What is the Spanish word for "contrition"?

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

English

contrition

Spanish

contrición

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Alternative translations of "contrition"

arrepentimiento
remordimiento
pena
dolor

Examples of how to use "contrition" in Spanish

English
He showed no contrition for his actions.
Spanish
No mostró remordimiento por sus acciones.
English
She showed genuine contrition after the argument
Spanish
Ella mostró un arrepentimiento genuino después de la discusión.
English
His letter expressed deep contrition and apology
Spanish
Su carta expresó un profundo arrepentimiento y una disculpa.
English
Honest words showed contrition to his friends
Spanish
Sus palabras sinceras mostraron arrepentimiento a sus amigos.
English
The judge noted her contrition during sentencing
Spanish
El juez observó su arrepentimiento durante la sentencia.

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He showed no contrition for his actions.

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