sin remordimiento
/sin ɾemoɾdimjento/from spelling rules
The phrase "no remorse" is translated into Spanish as sin remordimiento.
This phrase is used to describe a lack of guilt or regret regarding a wrong action that has been committed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition sin (without) and the noun remordimiento (remorse or a remorseful feeling).
Which one should you use?
While the singular form sin remordimiento is common, you may also use the plural form sin remordimientos to express having no qualms or no sense of guilt.
How does it change in a sentence?
In addition to the singular, the plural form sin remordimientos is a standard way to express the concept.
How do you pronounce it?
/sin ɾemoɾdimjento/
When do people say it?
If you wish to describe a person as being 'remorseless' or 'heartless' using a single adjective instead of a phrase, you can use desalmado.
Did you know?
- The verb inside remordimiento, remorder, literally means 'to bite back' or 'to gnaw again'. It evokes the image of a physical sensation of something biting or gnawing at your conscience.
- The adjective desalmado describes someone without a soul. It comes from the prefix des- (without) and alma (soul), suggesting that a remorseless person has lost their human essence.
- The Spanish word sin is a cognate of the English word 'sans', which is borrowed from French. Both descend from the Latin word sine.
Examples in context
- No tengo ningún remordimiento por mis decisionesI have no remorse for my decisions
- Hizo daño a otros sin remordimientosHe/she harmed others without remorse
- Tomó la última rebanada de pastel sin sentir culpaHe/she took the last slice of cake without feeling guilty
- El criminal actuó sin remordimiento.The criminal acted without remorse.
- El criminal actuó sin remordimiento alguno.The criminal acted without any remorse.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing a selfish person they both know.
- SofíaDaniel, él no pidió perdón por lo que hizo.Daniel, he didn't apologize for what he did.
- DanielSí, parece que está sin remordimiento.Yes, it seems he has no remorse.
- SofíaEs increíble que no se sienta mal.It's incredible that he doesn't feel bad.
- DanielAsí es su personalidad, Sofía.That is just his personality, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries remordimiento, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
