Penitente (en. Penitent)

/peniˈtente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who performs acts of repentance or penance.

The penitents participate in ceremonies during Holy Week.

Ang mga penitente ay lumalahok sa mga seremonya tuwing Mahal na Araw.

An individual who offers sacrifice as penance for their sins.

As a penitent, he decided to fast for the entire Palm Sunday.

Bilang isang penitente, nagpasya siyang mag-ayuno sa buong Linggo ng mga Palaspas.

A member of a religious group that promotes repentance.

Many penitents took part in the activities of their parish.

Maraming penitente ang lumahok sa mga gawain ng kanilang parokya.

Spanish 'penitente', derived from the word 'penitencia' meaning penance.

penance

act of repentance or offering of sacrifice for sins.

penitensya

repentance

act of feeling regret for past wrongs.

pagsisisi

penance

Process of atoning for sin through sacrifice or acts of repentance.

penitensya

repentance

Emotion of shame or regret for past mistakes.

pagsisisi

a person who is very strict with themselves, often showing signs of sacrifice

The penitente in this barangay really goes out of their way for their church.

Ang penitente sa barangay na ito ay talagang nag-aabala para sa kanilang simbahan.

someone who enjoys self-punishment or self-discipline

He's like a penitente in training, no breaks at all!

Parang penitente siya sa training, walang pahinga!

people involved in penance or meditation during Holy Week

The penitentes are famous here during Holy Week; many people come to see them.

Sikat ang penitente rito tuwing Semana Santa, maraming tao ang dumadayo para makita sila.