Resentimiento is a noun.
/re.sen.tiˈmen.to/
Resentimiento refers to a feeling of displeasure or bitterness that occurs in response to being treated unfairly or hurt. It is a complex emotion that often includes elements of anger and disappointment. In Spanish, it is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, though it may appear slightly more often in written language, particularly in literature and psychology discussions.
El resentimiento puede destruir relaciones.
Resentment can destroy relationships.
Ella sentía un profundo resentimiento hacia su jefe.
She felt a deep resentment towards her boss.
Es importante hablar sobre el resentimiento para poder superarlo.
It is important to talk about resentment in order to overcome it.
Resentimiento appears in various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, signifying its emotional impact and social relevance.
Es difícil avanzar si sigues guardando resentimiento.
It's hard to move forward if you keep holding a grudge.
Dejar el resentimiento atrás
To leave resentment behind
Para sanar, a veces necesitamos dejar el resentimiento atrás.
To heal, sometimes we need to leave resentment behind.
Resentimiento acumulado
Accumulated resentment
El resentimiento acumulado puede afectar tu salud mental.
Accumulated resentment can affect your mental health.
No alimentar el resentimiento
Not to feed resentment
Resentimiento comes from the verb "resentir," which is formed from the prefix "re-" indicating repetition and "sentir," meaning "to feel." The term literally relates to "feeling again," often implying the re-experience of pain or unfairness.