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penance

/ˈpɛn.əns/

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noun

Penitencia, expiación

A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

Examples :

"After arguing with his brother, Tom did penance by helping with chores all afternoon. "

Después de discutir con su hermano, Tom hizo penitencia ayudando con las tareas domésticas toda la tarde.

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noun

Penitencia

A sacrament in some Christian churches.

Examples :

"Before receiving communion, the parishioner performed the penance. "

Antes de recibir la comunión, el feligrés cumplió la penitencia.

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noun

Instrumento de autopunición, penitencia

Any instrument of self-punishment.

Examples :

"After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, the boy felt remorse and offered to wash her car every week as a form of penance. "

Después de romper accidentalmente la ventana de su vecino, el niño sintió remordimiento y se ofreció a lavar su coche cada semana como forma de penitencia.

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noun

Penitencia, arrepentimiento

Examples :

"After arguing with his brother, he felt a need for penance. "

Después de discutir con su hermano, sintió la necesidad de hacer penitencia.

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noun

Dolor, pena, sufrimiento

Pain; sorrow; suffering

Examples :

"After accidentally breaking his neighbor's window, the boy felt a deep penance for his carelessness. "

Después de romper accidentalmente la ventana de su vecino, el niño sintió una profunda pena por su descuido.

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verb

Imponer penitencia, castigar

To impose penance; to punish.

Examples :

"The teacher penanced the student for talking during class. "

El profesor impuso penitencia al estudiante por hablar durante la clase.

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