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    Blasfemias (en. Blasphemies)

    /blasˈfemias/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Words or expressions that belittle God or the sacred.
    His blasphemies in the discussion offended many.
    Sus blasfemias en la discusión ofendieron a muchos.
    Acts that are considered irreverent toward the sacred.
    The work was criticized for the blasphemies it contained.
    La obra fue criticada por las blasfemias que contenía.
    Disparaging use of the name of God.
    I do not tolerate blasphemies in music.
    No tolero las blasfemias en la música.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'blasphemia', which means 'to speak ill of God.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blasphemy against the sacred
    To speak or act disrespectfully towards things of great spiritual value.
    blasfemia contra lo sagrado
    to commit a blasphemy
    To say something that offends what is sacred or religiously accepted.
    cometer una blasfemia

    Related Words

    blasphemer
    A person who utters blasphemies.
    blasfemo
    heresy
    Belief contrary to the official doctrine of the church.
    herejía
    profanation
    Act of treating something sacred as if it were not.
    profanación

    Slang Meanings

    Strong expression to refer to an insult in an everyday context.
    That comment was a blasphemy.
    Ese comentario fue una blasfemia.
    Use of blasphemies as a form of release in difficult situations.
    When I face problems, I sometimes let out a blasphemy or two.
    Cuando me enfrento a problemas, a veces suelto una que otra blasfemia.