contrite

contrite(
kuhn
-
trayt
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. arrepentido
Mario looked genuinely contrite when he asked for my forgiveness.Mario se veía genuinamente arrepentido cuando me pidió perdón.
With a contrite look on her face, Cristina apologized.Con una cara de arrepentida, Cristina se disculpó.
b. contrito
With a contrite heart, I prayed for forgiveness.Con un corazón contrito, recé para pedir perdón.
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