Remordimientos (en. Regrets)

/remorðimjenˈtos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Feelings of guilt or anxiety that persist after having done something considered wrong or incorrect.

Despite his achievements, he lived with remorse for not having spent more time with his family.

A pesar de sus logros, vivía con remordimientos por no haber pasado más tiempo con su familia.

Reflection on past decisions that cause emotional discomfort.

His remorse drove him to change his behavior in the future.

Sus remordimientos lo llevaron a cambiar su manera de actuar en el futuro.

It comes from the Latin 'remordere', which means 'to bite again'.

to live with remorse

To experience persistent guilt for past actions.

vivir con remordimientos

remorse of conscience

Feeling of guilt or moral unease after inappropriate behavior.

remordimientos de conciencia

guilt

Feeling of responsibility for a mistake or transgression.

culpa

sorrow

Feeling of sadness or pain for something that happened.

pesar

regret

Feeling of sadness or remorse for something that has been done.

arrepentimiento

A burden of guilt that is carried around.

That guy lives with remorse; he can't enjoy his life.

Ese tipo vive con remordimientos, no puede disfrutar de su vida.

Guilt felt for not having done the right thing.

Those remorseful feelings are eating away at him.

Esos remordimientos le están comiendo la cabeza.