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penitence in Spanish

penitence in Spanish is penitencia — penitence means deep regret or remorse for having done something wrong.

penitence in Spanish

penitencia
noun
The condition of being penitent; a feeling of regret or remorse for doing wrong or sinning.

What does "penitence" mean?

  1. 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 Spanish?

"penitence" in Spanish is penitencia. 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 Spanish, "penitence" is penitencia.

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