Resabios (en. Aftertaste)

/resˈaβjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A feeling of distrust or suspicion based on previous experiences.
After so many deceptions, his resentments prevent him from trusting people.
Después de tantos engaños, sus resabios le impiden confiar en la gente.
Consequences or attitudes remaining from negative past experiences.
The resentments from his childhood made him reluctant to form new friendships.
Los resabios de su infancia lo hicieron reacio a establecer nuevas amistades.
The influence of past experiences on current thinking.
His resentments about love make him doubt all kinds of relationships.
Sus resabios sobre el amor le hacen dudar de todo tipo de relaciones.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'resabiar', which means to develop or maintain a grudge.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live with resentments
Carrying negative experiences that affect the present.
vivir con resabios
to have resentments
Feeling distrust or suspicion due to previous experiences.
tener resabios
resentments from the past
The effect of past experiences on current behavior.
resabios del pasado

Related Words

resentment
A feeling of anger or bitterness due to past offenses.
resentimiento
distrust
A sense of not trusting someone or something.
desconfianza
prejudice
An opinion or judgment formed before knowing the person or situation.
prejuicio

Slang Meanings

To use resentments in a conversation to express distrust.
He always has resentments when business is discussed.
Siempre tiene resabios cuando se habla de negocios.
To refer to experiences that influence current behavior.
His resentments lead him to act cautiously in new relationships.
Sus resabios lo llevan a actuar con precaución en nuevas relaciones.