Absolución (en. Absolution)

/absoluθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Action of absolving.

Example Sentence: The defendant's absolution was unexpected.

La absolución del acusado fue inesperada.

Definition: Judge's decision declaring a person not guilty.

Example Sentence: The court issued an absolution due to lack of evidence.

El tribunal emitió una absolución ante la falta de pruebas.

Definition: Forgiveness of an offense or fault.

Example Sentence: He sought absolution for his sins.

Buscó la absolución de sus pecados.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'absolutio', meaning 'release or unbinding'.

Common Phrase: absolution of responsibilities

Common Phrase: Release from obligations or duties.

absolución de responsabilidades

Common Phrase: seek absolution

Common Phrase: Trying to obtain forgiveness or freedom from burden.

buscar la absolución

Related Word: absolve

Related Word Description: To forgive or free from a burden.

absolver

Related Word: guilt

Related Word Description: Responsibility for a fault or error.

culpa

Related Word: trial

Related Word Description: Process to determine guilt or innocence.

juicio

Slang Meaning: Forgives or lets something pass.

Slang Example: That play was a mistake, but the referee gave an absolution.

Esa jugada fue un fallo, pero la árbitro le dio una absolución.

Slang Meaning: Something that is quickly forgotten.

Slang Example: I no longer care about what happened, it's just an absolution.

Ya no me importa lo que pasó, es solo una absolución.