Refers to someone who repents for their sins.
El penitente busca redención.
The penitent seeks redemption.
A pesar de que el penitente enfrenta sus propios demonios, su camino hacia la redención es admirable.
Although the penitent faces his own demons, his path to redemption is admirable.
Es esencial que el penitente reconozca sus errores para poder avanzar.
It is essential for the penitent to acknowledge his mistakes in order to move forward.