resentido

Resentido is a Spanish term that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it describes a person who harbors resentment or bitterness toward someone or something: "Está resentido" ("He is resentful"). The feminine form is "resentida." As a noun, "un resentido" refers to a person who tends to feel resentful; the feminine "una resentida" is common as well. The term often carries a negative, pejorative nuance in everyday speech, though it can be used descriptively.

Etymology and usage: Resentido derives from the verb resentir, formed with the prefix re- and the verb sentir (to feel). The participle "resentido" agrees with gender and number as an adjective or noun.

Contexts: It is widely used in Spain and Latin America in both colloquial and literary contexts to signal a character's mood or motivation. It overlaps with related terms like "resentimiento" (the feeling of resentment), "rencor" (grudge, bitterness), and "amargado" (bitter person). The precise nuance centers on the persistence of resentment rather than a single incident.

See also: Resentimiento; Rencor; Amargura.