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"Apologetic" is an adjective which is often translated as "arrepentido", and "regretful" is an adjective which is also often translated as "arrepentido". Learn more about the difference between "apologetic" and "regretful" below.
apologetic(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. arrepentido
I know it was an accident, but you could have been a bit more apologetic.Ya sé que no lo hiciste a propósito, pero podrías haberte mostrado más arrepentido.
b. de disculpa
The waitress gave me an apologetic smile and said: "I'm sorry. I'm afraid we've run out of hake."La camarera me dio una sonrisa de disculpa y dijo: "Lo siento. Se nos acabó la merluza."
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Of course it was a stupid thing to do, but David was very apologetic about it.Claro que fue una tontería hacer esto, pero sí que lo sentía mucho David.
The doctor was very apologetic about what had happened to me.El médico se disculpó mucho por lo que me había pasado.
regretful(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. arrepentido
Julia was very regretful about having cheated on her final exam.Julia estaba muy arrepentida de haberse copiado en su examen final.
b. apesadumbrado
When Ann saw the regretful look on her husband's face she knew something was wrong.Cuando Ann vio la cara apesadumbrada de su marido supo que algo andaba mal.
c. pesaroso
Robert looked regretful, almost sad. "I'm sorry I left you waiting," he said.Robert se veía pesaroso, casi triste. "Lamento haberte hecho esperar", dijo.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Diego was regretful about breaking the expensive vase in the museum.Diego lamentó mucho romper el costoso florero del museo.
Something in your tone tells me that you're not regretful at all.Hay algo de tu tono que me dice que no te pesa en lo más mínimo.
