What is the Spanish word for "remorseful"?

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

English

remorseful

Spanish

arrepentido

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Alternative translations of "remorseful"

compungido
con remordimiento

Examples of how to use "remorseful" in Spanish

English
A remorseful look was on his face.
Spanish
Una expresión de arrepentimiento estaba en su rostro.
English
She gave a remorseful apology after the argument.
Spanish
Ella dio una disculpa arrepentida después de la discusión.
English
His remorseful eyes showed he felt deep regret.
Spanish
Sus ojos arrepentidos mostraban que sentía un profundo arrepentimiento.
English
The remorseful student returned the lost book quietly.
Spanish
El estudiante arrepentido devolvió el libro perdido en silencio.
English
They listened to his remorseful explanation at dinner.
Spanish
Escucharon su explicación arrepentida durante la cena.

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