it literally means silent suffering. Rizal may have used it in EL Fili to pay homage to the Filipinos suffering injustice; through the persecution, discrimination by the Spaniards; while staying silent and simply trying to endure everything because if they tried to rise up against the oppression it would be to no avail since the Spaniards were in control at that time - 4EPSY09
"Placido penitente" is a Spanish term that translates to "tranquil penitent." It can refer to a person who is calm and at peace while seeking forgiveness or making amends for their actions.
placido penitente = silent suffering
Silent Suffering
In Chapter 33 of "El Filibusterismo," characters include Simoun, Isagani, Basilio, Paulita Gomez, and Placido Penitente. Simoun, a wealthy jeweler, manipulates events to further his revolutionary plans; Isagani, a passionate poet, grapples with his beliefs; Basilio, a former student, becomes entangled in Simoun's schemes; Paulita Gomez faces a difficult decision; and Placido Penitente represents the disillusioned youth yearning for change.
Davide penitente was created in 1785.
The cast of Sevilla penitente - 1958 includes: Fernando Rey
Placido Polanco's birth name is Placido Enrique Polanco.
Kenny Placido is 6'.
Placido Costanzi died in 1759.
Placido Costanzi was born in 1702.
Placido Campolo died in 1743.
Placido Puccinelli died in 1685.
Placido Puccinelli was born in 1609.