English–Spanish
“penitent” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/peniˈtente/
Example
El penitente confesó sus pecados ante el sacerdote.
The penitent confessed his sins to the priest.
How to say “penitent” in Spanish
“Penitent” in Spanish is penitente.
Person with bowed head seeking forgiveness.
Example sentences with penitente
Aunque dijo que estaba arrepentido, algunos lo vieron como un penitente fingido.
Although he claimed to be repentant, some saw him as a sham penitent.
Tips for using penitente
- In Spanish religious life penitente often denotes participants in Holy Week processions or other visible acts of penance, so expect the word in religious contexts rather than everyday talk.