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    Arrepintió (en. Regretted)

    /a.re.pintˈjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To feel remorse for some past action.
    He regretted having made that decision.
    Se arrepintió de haber tomado esa decisión.
    To withdraw from a commitment or decision.
    The student regretted canceling his enrollment.
    El estudiante se arrepintió de cancelar su inscripción.
    To change one's mind regarding an action already taken.
    She regretted not accepting the job.
    Ella se arrepintió de no haber aceptado el trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paenitēre', which means 'to feel sorrow' or 'to feel remorse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to regret something
    To feel remorse for having done or not done something.
    arrepentirse de algo
    there is no regret
    Indicates that one does not feel remorse for an action.
    no hay arrepentimiento
    late regret
    To feel remorse after it is too late to change things.
    arrepentimiento tardío

    Related Words

    to regret
    To feel remorse for something that has been done.
    arrepentirse
    remorse
    A feeling of guilt or sorrow for a past action.
    remordimiento
    to desist
    To give up an idea or plan previously decided.
    desistir

    Slang Meanings

    To move on
    Although he regretted his decision, he chose to move on.
    Aunque se arrepintió de su decisión, decidió pasar la página.
    To backtrack
    When he saw the consequences, he backtracked and regretted it.
    Cuando vio las consecuencias, se echó atrás y se arrepintió.