Resentimientos (en. Resentments)

/re-sen-ti-men-tos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Feelings of irritation or anger towards someone or something, often due to a past offense.

He feels resentment towards his friend for not supporting him in a difficult moment.

Siente resentimientos hacia su amigo por no haberlo apoyado en un momento difícil.

Emotional state resulting from the perception of mistreatment or injustice.

Accumulated resentments can lead to a break in relationships.

Los resentimientos acumulados pueden llevar a una ruptura en las relaciones.

Negative emotional reaction that is manifested in behavior towards others that causes pain or dissatisfaction.

It is important to talk about resentments rather than letting them grow in silence.

Es importante hablar sobre los resentimientos en lugar de dejar que crezcan en silencio.

It derives from the verb 'resentir', which comes from the Latin 'resentire', meaning 'to feel again'.

to hold resentments

To keep negative feelings towards someone for a past offense.

guardar resentimientos

to overcome resentments

To manage to leave behind feelings of anger or sadness from a grievance.

superar resentimientos

to respond with resentment

To react negatively due to feelings of prior grievance.

responder con resentimiento

resentment

Persistent feeling of anger towards someone for a wrong received.

rencor

anger

Strong feeling of discontent and anger.

ira

bitterness

Feeling of bitterness and distrust towards life or others.

amargura

To bear the cross

He is always bearing the cross for resentments he cannot let go of.

Siempre está cargando la cruz por resentimientos que no puede soltar.

To throw in someone's face

Every time they argue, they throw past resentments in each other's faces.

Cada vez que discuten, se echan en cara los resentimientos del pasado.