me arrepiento
/me arepjento/from spelling rules
me arrepiento is the Spanish way to say "I regret".
The phrase me arrepiento is used to express a feeling of sadness or guilt regarding a past action or decision. While it conveys a sense of repentance, it is distinct from lo siento, which is more commonly used to express sympathy or a general apology.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me arrepiento means "I repent myself", where me serves as the reflexive pronoun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb used here is reflexive and requires the preposition de before the object of your regret. For example, use me arrepiento de before stating what you regret. If you wish to express regret in the past tense (preterite), use me arrepentí.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly omit the preposition de after the verb. Do not say me arrepiento algo. Instead, you must say me arrepiento de algo.
Did you know?
- The root of arrepiento is the same as the art term 'pentimento', which refers to when a painter covers a mistake on a canvas to change the image.
- The phrase no me arrepiento de nada is a recurring dramatic trope in Spanish music and poetry used to project a rebellious or uncompromising personality.
- While me arrepiento deals with personal guilt, Spanish speakers use the verb lamentar to express regret for external situations or to offer condolences.
Examples in context
- No me arrepiento de nada.I regret nothing.This sentence shows how to use me arrepiento in the negative to say one regrets nothing.Tatoeba #1795055 by Shishir, translation #2436476 by Hybrid
- Me arrepiento de besarla.I regret kissing her.This sentence demonstrates using me arrepiento to express regret regarding an action.Tatoeba #4738448 by DarkHollow, translation #3914069 by CH
- Me arrepiento de mis actos.I regret my actions.This sentence shows how to use me arrepiento to express regret regarding one's own acts.Tatoeba #7929305 by arh, translation #7733747 by CK
- Lamento mucho haber llegado tarde a la reunión.I'm really sorry for being late to the meeting.
- Lamento mucho haber cometido ese error.I'm really sorry for making that mistake.
- Me arrepiento de no haber estudiado lo suficiente para el examen.I regret not having studied enough for the exam.
- Me arrepiento de haber tomado esa decisión sin pensar en las consecuencias.I regret having made that decision without considering the consequences.
- Lo siento mucho por haberte ofendido.I'm really sorry for offending you.
- Me arrepiento bastante de haberme perdido esa película.I regret a lot not having seen that movie.
- Me arrepiento bastante de no haber aceptado su oferta.I regret a lot not having accepted their offer.
- Me pesa no haberlo llamado antes.I regret not having called him earlier.
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about a past argument.
- MaríaMe arrepiento de haber gritado ayer.I regret having shouted yesterday.
- DanielNo pasa nada, yo también me equivoqué.It's okay, I made a mistake too.
- MaríaGracias por entenderlo, Daniel.Thank you for understanding, Daniel.
- DanielEstás perdonada, María.You are forgiven, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
