rencor
/renˈkoɾ/masculine
The English phrase "grudge" is translated into Spanish as rencor. Wiktionary also lists ojeriza.
Meaning: deep seated animosity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rencor | /renˈkoɾ/ | masculine |
| ojeriza | /oxeˈɾiθa/ /oxeˈɾisa/ |
feminine |
The term refers to a deep-seated animosity. If you wish to express the act of being unwilling to give something, you can use the phrase diñar de mala gana.
Which one should you use?
While rencor refers to deep-seated resentment or bitterness, ojeriza is often used to describe a specific personal dislike or a grudge held against a particular person.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
rencor is a masculine noun, and ojeriza is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/renˈkoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, saying someone has 'mala leche' can imply they are holding a grudge or are naturally spiteful.
- The word ojeriza is derived from ojo, meaning 'eye'. It literally suggests the act of looking at someone with a malignant or hateful eye.
- The concept of rencor implies something that has 'spoiled' or 'gone bad', much like the English word 'rancid'.
Examples in context
- No te guardo rencor.I bear no grudge against you.This sentence is useful for saying you do not hold a grudge against someone using rencor.Tatoeba #1672401 by teskmon, translation #17530 by Zifre
- Él guardaba rencor contra mí.He bore a grudge against me.This sentence is useful for describing someone who bore a grudge against you using rencor.Tatoeba #3272553 by cueyayotl, translation #297614 by CM
- No es propio de Tom tener rencor.It's not like Tom to hold a grudge.This sentence is useful for stating it is not characteristic of someone to hold a grudge using rencor.Tatoeba #10168070 by manufrutos, translation #10165322 by CK
- Tengo un resentimiento hacia ella por haberme traicionado.I hold a grudge against her for betraying me.
- Después de tantos años, aún me guarda rencor por aquel incidente.After all these years, he still holds a grudge against me for that incident.
- Todavía tiene un pique conmigo por lo que pasó en la fiesta.He still holds a grudge against me for what happened at the party.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a past argument.
- MaríaSiento que todavía tienes rencor por lo que pasó.I feel like you still have a grudge about what happened.
- DanielNo es rencor, solo estoy un poco decepcionado.It's not a grudge, I'm just a bit disappointed.
- MaríaMe alegra saber que no guardas rencor, Daniel.I'm glad to know you don't hold a grudge, Daniel.
- DanielNo quiero vivir con rencor en mi corazón.I don't want to live with animosity in my heart.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “grudge” translations and entries rencor, ojeriza, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ojeriza, rencor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
