remordimiento
“remordimiento” means “remorse” in Spanish (deep regret for a past action).
remorse
Also: regret, pangs of conscience
📝 In Action
No siento ningún remordimiento por mi decisión.
B1I don't feel any remorse for my decision.
El remordimiento no le dejaba dormir por las noches.
B1Remorse didn't let him sleep at night.
Comió todo el pastel y ahora tiene remordimientos.
B2He ate the whole cake and now he has feelings of guilt.
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Quick Quiz: remordimiento
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Which verb is most commonly used with 'remordimiento'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'remordere', which means 'to bite again'. It describes that feeling of guilt that keeps 'biting' your conscience.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'remordimiento' and 'arrepentimiento'?
They are very close! 'Remordimiento' is the internal feeling of guilt or the 'sting' of conscience. 'Arrepentimiento' is the broader concept of regret or repenting for a choice.
Can I use 'remordimiento' for small mistakes?
Usually, it's used for deeper moral feelings, but you can use it jokingly for small things, like 'remordimiento' after eating a whole box of cookies.
Is it masculine or feminine?
It is masculine: 'el remordimiento'.