sin rencores
/sin ɾenkoɾes/from spelling rules
sin rencores is the Spanish way to say 'no hard feelings'.
This phrase is typically used after a disagreement, a breakup or a competitive situation to signal that there is no lasting animosity.
Meaning: no resentment (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the plural noun rencores (grudges or resentments).
Which one should you use?
While the default plural form is sin rencores, you can also use the singular form sin rencor to express the same sentiment of having no resentment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form sin rencor can also be used to express the same sentiment of having no resentment.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin ɾenkoɾes/
Did you know?
- The word rencor describes a specific type of long-term grudge that is distinct from odio which means 'hatred'. You can feel rencor toward someone you still love, but odio is generally absolute.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, resolving 'rencores' is often seen as a social necessity to maintain 'armonía' (harmony) within a group, rather than just an individual feeling.
- The word sin is a cognate of the English word 'sans' which is borrowed from French. Both originate from the Latin word sine.
Examples in context
- No guardo rencor, sigamos adelanteI don't hold a grudge, let's move on
- Perdón por lo de ayer, pero espero que estemos sin rencores.Forgive me for yesterday, but I hope there are no hard feelings.
- Lo siento, pero terminemos sin rencores.I am sorry, but let's end this without hard feelings.
- Podemos ser amigos, sin rencores.We can be friends, with no hard feelings.
- Prefiero que nos despidamos sin rencores.I prefer that we say goodbye without any resentment.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their breakup at a cafe.
- LucíaNo quiero que haya problemas entre nosotros.I don't want there to be problems between us.
- AlejandroEstá bien, Lucía. Podemos seguir sin rencores.It's okay, Lucía. We can move on without hard feelings.
- LucíaMe alegra mucho escuchar eso, Alejandro.I am very happy to hear that, Alejandro.
- AlejandroYo también. Te deseo lo mejor.Me too. I wish you the best.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
