penitence in Portuguese
penitence in Portuguese is contrição, penitência — penitence means deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
penitence in Portuguese
contrição
The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
penitência
The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.
What does "penitence" mean?
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noun Deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
"His penitence was clear from the tears in his eyes as he apologized."
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penitence in a sentence
- His penitence was clear from the tears in his eyes as he apologized.
- The monk spent years in quiet penitence after leaving his old life behind.
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What is "penitence" in Portuguese?
"penitence" in Portuguese is contrição, penitência. penitence means: Deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.
How do you use "penitence" in a sentence?
Example: "His penitence was clear from the tears in his eyes as he apologized." In Portuguese, "penitence" is contrição, penitência.
Are there other ways to say "penitence" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "penitence": contrição, penitência.
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