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masculine

/renˈkoɾ/

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Translation

resentment, grudge

Word origin

From Late Latin rancor ('rancidness, grudge'), from rancere ('to be rancid'). The same root gives English 'rancour' and 'rancid'.

Origin
Latin
Root
rancor
English cognates
rancour, rancid

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralrencores

Examples

ningún .

I hold no grudge against him for what happened.

.

Resentment only harms the person who feels it.

, .

After years, she finally left the resentment behind.

asusta.

He speaks with a bitterness that is frightening.

¿ ?

Do you still feel resentment towards her?

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This word is part of lesson 72.