Contrito in english
Contrite
pronunciation: kəntraɪt part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: kəntraɪt part of speech: adjective
In gestures
contrito = apologetic ; contrite ; repentant ; conscience-stricken ; conscience-smitten.
Example: This is highly embarrassing for the innocent reader and for the apologetic library staff.Example: The novel is about a contrite sinner who finds penitence through a 'cunning' that is theatrical.Example: Whatever their beliefs, artists who depicted the return of the prodigal son presented the message that God is merciful and willing to forgive repentant sinners.Example: Preventive medicine in the community, for example, is obviously vital, but this is no reason for hospital doctors and nurses to feel conscience-stricken because they wait for patients to come to them.Example: The grave digger became so conscience-smitten for not filling his agreement that he buried the money he had received for the work.