a regañadientes

reluctantly

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reluctantly Used when someone does something unwillingly or without enthusiasm.

SP: Aceptó a regañadientes ir con nosotros.

EN: He reluctantly agreed to go with us.

Él aceptó a regañadientes, pero dijo que se quedaría para vigilarla.

He reluctantly agreed, but said he would stay to keep an eye on her.

— La asistenta (2025)

Tom aceptó a regañadientes.

Tom reluctantly agreed.

Tom asintió a regañadientes.

Tom nodded reluctantly.

El ladrón a regañadientes admitió su culpabilidad.

The thief reluctantly admitted his guilt.