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    Arrepentirse (en. Regret)

    /a.re.penˈtiɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To feel regret or remorse for a past action.
    He regrets not studying more for the exam.
    Se arrepiente de no haber estudiado más para el examen.
    To make a change in the decision made due to remorse.
    She regretted having said that.
    Ella se arrepintió de haberle dicho eso.
    To feel sorrow for a previous behavior or decision.
    Everyone regretted not going to the party.
    Todos se arrepintieron de no haber ido a la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'arrependere', meaning 'to grab again' or 'to take again.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to regret something
    To feel remorse for something done.
    arrepentirse de algo
    to not regret anything
    To be satisfied with the decisions made.
    no arrepentirse de nada
    to regret after the fact
    To feel regret after something has happened.
    arrepentirse a posteriori

    Related Words

    regret
    Feeling of sorrow for having done something.
    arrepentimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To cry over spilled milk
    Don't worry about that, you're just crying over spilled milk.
    No te preocupes por eso, sólo estás llorando sobre la leche derramada.
    To make a drama
    Don't make a drama, you've already regretted enough.
    No hagas un drama, ya te has arrepentido lo suficiente.