What is the Spanish word for "regretful"?

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

English

regretful

Spanish

arrepentido

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Alternative translations of "regretful"

lamentoso
apenado
dolido
afligido

Examples of how to use "regretful" in Spanish

English
He sent a regretful letter of apology.
Spanish
Él envió una carta de disculpa llena de arrepentimiento.
English
She gave a regretful smile and apologized.
Spanish
Ella sonrió con arrepentimiento y se disculpó.
English
His regretful tone showed he was sorry.
Spanish
Su tono arrepentido mostró que lo lamentaba.
English
They had a regretful conversation after the meeting.
Spanish
Tuvieron una conversación llena de arrepentimiento después de la reunión.
English
I felt regretful about missing the event.
Spanish
Sentí arrepentimiento por haberme perdido el evento.

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He sent a regretful letter of apology.

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