sin remordimientos
/sin ɾemoɾdimjentos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "no regrets" can be expressed in Spanish as sin remordimientos.
The phrase refers to a state of feeling no guilt or sadness about past decisions or actions. You can also use Con la conciencia tranquila, which means "with a clear conscience" and suggests one is at peace with their decisions and holds no regrets.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sin remordimientos is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the plural noun remordimientos (remorse or pangs of conscience).
Which one should you use?
Sin remordimientos focuses on the lack of guilt or a heavy conscience. In contrast, sin arrepentimientos is a common alternative that focuses more on the lack of regret regarding a choice or action.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin ɾemoɾdimjentos/
Did you know?
- The word remordimientos comes from the Latin word remordere, which literally means 'to bite back'. It evokes the sensation of guilt as a physical pain or a nagging bite to the conscience.
- In some contexts, saying you act sin remordimientos can actually sound a bit cold or even villainous, as if you lack empathy.
- In legal contexts in some Spanish-speaking countries, arrepentimiento can refer to a specific legal strategy where a defendant confesses to reduce their sentence.
Examples in context
- Asumo todas mis decisiones con plena satisfacción. No tengo ningún arrepentimiento en mi vida.I take all my decisions with complete satisfaction. I have no regrets in my life.
- A lo largo de mi carrera, siempre actué sin remordimientos. No me arrepiento de ninguna elección hecha.Throughout my career, I always acted without regrets. I do not regret any choice I made.
- Cero arrepentimientos en mi juventud. Hice lo que quería hacer y no me arrepiento de nada.Zero regrets in my youth. I did what I wanted to do, and I have no regrets whatsoever.
- Viví mi vida sin remordimientos.I lived my life without regrets.
- Tomó esa decisión sin remordimientos.He made that decision without regrets.
- Ella actuó sin remordimientos ante todos.She acted without regrets in front of everyone.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a difficult career change.
- Daniel¿Te sientes mal por haber renunciado?Do you feel bad about having resigned?
- ElenaNo, lo hice sin remordimientos.No, I did it without regrets.
- DanielMe alegra que seas tan valiente, Elena.I'm glad you are so brave, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Daniel, estoy muy tranquila ahora.Thanks, Daniel, I am very calm now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
