Remordimiento (en. Regret)
/remorðiˈmjento/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A feeling of guilt or anguish felt when something wrong has been done.
The remorse tormented him for not having defended his friend.
El remordimiento le atormentaba por no haber defendido a su amigo.
A feeling of regret for decisions made in the past.
He felt deep remorse for not having spent more time with his family.
Sentía un profundo remordimiento por no haber pasado más tiempo con su familia.
Emotional discomfort that results from the awareness of having made a mistake.
The remorse led him to sincerely apologize.
El remordimiento le llevó a pedir disculpas sinceramente.
Etymology
From the Spanish 'remordimiento', which comes from the verb 'remorder', meaning 'to bite again or with force'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Remorse of conscience
A feeling of guilt experienced after having done something morally wrong.
remordimiento de conciencia
Living with remorse
To experience the emotional burden of a past negative action.
vivir con remordimiento
Without regrets
To act without feeling guilt or regret for one's actions.
sin remordimientos
Related Words
To bite again
A verb that indicates the action of biting again, also used in a figurative sense to refer to the act of feeling guilt.
remorder
To regret
To feel sadness or disappointment for something that has been done.
arrepentirse
Guilt
Responsibility for an action that may cause harm or discomfort to others.
culpa
Slang Meanings
To feel an intense emotional burden from past mistakes.
That guy lives with a remorse that won't let him rest.
Ese tipo vive con un remordimiento que no lo deja en paz.
To be tormented by actions taken.
Sometimes, remorse can be a double-edged sword.
A veces, el remordimiento puede ser una espada de doble filo.