What is the Spanish word for "penitent"?

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

English

penitent

Spanish

penitente

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Alternative translations of "penitent"

arrepentido

Examples of how to use "penitent" in Spanish

English
A penitent sinner asked for forgiveness.
Spanish
Un pecador arrepentido pidió perdón.
English
The penitent student apologized to his teacher.
Spanish
El estudiante arrepentido se disculpó con su profesor.
English
She looked penitent after breaking the vase.
Spanish
Ella parecía arrepentida después de romper el jarrón.
English
The penitent man waited for forgiveness patiently.
Spanish
El hombre arrepentido esperó pacientemente el perdón.
English
They found the penitent thief returning the money.
Spanish
Encontraron al ladrón arrepentido devolviendo el dinero.

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A penitent sinner asked for forgiveness.

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