What does "penitente" mean in English?

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penitente

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penitent

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Alternative translations of "penitente"

penitent person
repentant
contrite
penance participant

Examples of how to use "penitente" in Spanish

Spanish
Un penitente caminaba descalzo.
English
A penitent was walking barefoot.
Spanish
El penitente caminó lentamente por la iglesia
English
The penitent walked slowly through the church.
Spanish
La penitente encendió una vela en silencio
English
The penitent lit a candle silently.
Spanish
Vimos penitentes durante la procesión de Semana Santa
English
We saw penitents during the Holy Week procession.
Spanish
Ella habló con un penitente anoche
English
She spoke with a penitent last night.

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Un penitente caminaba descalzo.

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