Penitente (en. Penitent)
/peniˈtente/
Synonyms
- arrepentido
- comulgante
- penante
Slang Meanings
Very devout person, sometimes with connotation of excessive moral rigidity.
That guy is so penitent that he doesn't even drink a beer.
Ese tipo es tan penitente que no toma ni una cerveza.
Someone who feels guilty about something specific.
He was so penitent after what he said that he couldn't sleep.
Estaba tan penitente después de lo que dijo que no pudo dormir.