sin arrepentimiento
/sin arepentimjento/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sorry not sorry" is expressed in Spanish as sin arrepentimiento.
This phrase is used to express that one feels no regret for an action or opinion despite potential criticism.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sin arrepentimiento literally translates to "without regret".
Did you know?
- While arrepentimiento implies a desire to change the past, Spanish uses remordimiento for the 'gnawing' feeling of guilt, coming from the Latin root for 'biting'.
- The word sin in sin arrepentimiento shares a common ancestor with the English word 'sans' used in phrases like 'sans teeth, sans eyes'.
- While English speakers often apologize to smooth over social awkwardness, using arrepentimiento implies a much heavier, moralistic decision to fundamentally change one's heart or mind.
Examples in context
- Siento no sentirlo, pero no me arrepiento de lo que dije.I'm sorry for not feeling sorry, but I don't regret what I said.
- Disculpa, pero no estoy arrepentida. No vale la pena.Excuse me, but I'm not sorry. It's not worth it.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing a bold fashion choice.
- ElenaMira mi nuevo vestido, ¿verdad que es llamativo?Look at my new dress, isn't it flashy?
- MateoEs demasiado brillante para esta fiesta, Elena.It's too bright for this party, Elena.
- ElenaMe encanta y lo llevo sin arrepentimiento.I love it and I'm wearing it, sorry not sorry.
- MateoEstá bien, tienes mucha personalidad.That's fine, you have a lot of personality.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arrepentimiento, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
