nessun rimpianto
/nesˈsun rimˈpjan.to/word by word
The Italian phrase for "no regrets" is nessun rimpianto.
nessun rimpianto is a statement used to express that one does not feel sorry or wish they had acted differently in the past.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nessun (no/none) and rimpianto (regret/remorse).
Which one should you use?
While rimpianto refers to the feeling of wishing a past event had gone differently, the word pentimento refers more to the moral act of repenting for a wrong or changing one's mind.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Italian, the phrase is typically used in the singular form nessun rimpianto to express the concept of "no regrets".
How do you pronounce it?
/nesˈsun rimˈpjan.to/. The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In the world of art, a pentimento is a visible trace of an earlier painting that the artist tried to hide or change. This creates a literal 'regret' or change of mind captured on the canvas.
- In legal or formal contexts, a person who expresses pentimento may be seeking a reduction in sentence, whereas rimpianto is seen as a purely personal emotion with no legal weight.
- The word rimpianto carries a slightly more melancholy, nostalgic weight than the English 'regret', often implying a longing for a lost time.
Examples in context
- Nessun rimpianto.No regrets.This example shows how to use nessun rimpianto.Tatoeba #13258993 by Guybrush88, translation #8400697 by Amastan
- Ho preso quella decisione senza rimpiantiI made that decision without regrets
- Prenderò questa decisione senza nessun rimorsoI will make this decision without any regrets
- Ho lasciato il lavoro e vado in vacanza, zero rimpianti!I quit my job and I'm going on vacation, no regrets!
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are talking about a risky career change.
- FrancescoTi penti di aver lasciato il tuo vecchio lavoro?Do you regret leaving your old job?
- SofiaAssolutamente no, non ho nessun rimpianto.Absolutely not, I have no regrets.
- FrancescoSono felice per te, Sofia.I am happy for you, Sofia.
- SofiaGrazie, Francesco, è stata la scelta giusta.Thanks, Francesco, it was the right choice.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (nessun, rimpianto) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
