penitente
[pə.ni.ˈtẽ.tə (Portuguese) / pe.ni.ˈten.te (Spanish)]
adjective/nounmasculine/femininepl: penitentes
penitent
1. A person who feels remorse or regret for their sins or wrongdoings and seeks forgiveness
The penitent confessed their sins to the priest.
O penitente confessou seus pecados ao padre.
2. Feeling or showing remorse and sorrow for one's actions
She had a penitent expression on her face.
Ela tinha uma expressão penitente no rosto.
3. A member of a religious confraternity, especially one participating in processions during Holy Week
The penitents wore robes during the Easter procession.
Os penitentes usavam vestes durante a procissão da Páscoa.
Related Idioms & Phrases
estar penitente - to be remorseful
ato de penitência - act of penance
vida penitente - penitent life
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