What does "penitencia" mean in English?

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Spanish

penitencia

English

penance

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Alternative translations of "penitencia"

penalty
punishment
suffering
atonement

Examples of how to use "penitencia" in Spanish

Spanish
Hizo penitencia por sus malos actos.
English
He did penance for his bad deeds.
Spanish
La penitencia hizo reflexionar a María.
English
The penance made Mary reflect.
Spanish
Cumplí mi penitencia con paciencia.
English
I completed my penance with patience.
Spanish
¿Es la penitencia necesaria hoy?
English
Is penance necessary today?
Spanish
El sacramento incluye una pequeña penitencia.
English
The sacrament includes a small penance.

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