rencor

rren-korreŋˈkoɾ

“rencor” means “resentment” in Spanish (a deep, lasting feeling of bitterness).

resentment, grudge

Also: bitterness, rancor

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A solitary figure with a downturned expression tightly hugging a large, heavy, dark purple rock covered in sharp thorns, symbolizing emotional pain.

📝 In Action

Ella todavía siente rencor por cómo la trataron en ese trabajo.

She still feels resentment over how they treated her at that job.

No puedes vivir feliz si guardas tanto rencor en tu corazón.

You cannot live happily if you hold so much bitterness in your heart.

Después de años, el rencor entre los hermanos se había disipado finalmente.

After years, the grudge between the siblings had finally faded away.

Word Connections

Synonyms

resentimiento (resentment)
amargura (bitterness)
odio (hatred)

Antonyms

perdón (forgiveness)
reconciliación (reconciliation)

Common Collocations

guardar rencor – to hold a grudge
sentir rencor – to feel resentment
sin rencor – without hard feelings

Idioms & Expressions

estar lleno de rencor – to be full of bitterness or spite

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "rencor" in Spanish:

bitterness→grudge→rancor→resentment→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: rencor

Question 1 of 1

If someone tells you, 'No guardes rencor,' what are they advising you to do?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

rencoroso(resentful (adjective)) — Adjective

rencorosamente(resentfully) — Adverb

🎵 Rhymes▼

dolor sabor valor

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the late Latin word *rancor*, which originally meant 'foulness' or 'putrefaction.' The idea is that a grudge is an old, rotting feeling that spoils the spirit.

First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

English: rancorItalian: rancore

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'rencor' stronger than 'resentimiento'?

Yes, generally 'rencor' is considered a deeper, more profound, and longer-lasting form of bitterness or hostility, often approaching spite. 'Resentimiento' can sometimes describe a more general feeling of being wronged.