Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arrepender-se

verb
/aʁeˈpendɛʁ si/
Definition
To feel or express remorse or regret about something.
Examples
  • I arrepender-me de não ter estudado mais para o exame.
  • After seeing the consequences of his actions, he started to arrepender-se.
  • Ela se arrependeu de não ter aceito a oferta de trabalho.
Meaning
The act of wishing one had acted differently or feeling sorrow for a past action or decision.
Synonyms
  • lamentar-se
  • penar
  • regretar