Concupiscencia (en. Concupiscence)

/kon.kupisˈsen.sja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Disordered desire that leads to the pursuit of pleasures, especially of a sexual nature.

Concupiscence can be considered one of the main temptations for human beings.

La concupiscencia puede ser considerada una de las principales tentaciones para los seres humanos.

The influence or force that drives a person towards immediate pleasure.

His concupiscence led him to make poor decisions in his life.

Su concupiscencia lo llevó a tomar decisiones poco acertadas en su vida.

An emotional state of strong attraction to something considered pleasurable.

Concupiscence can generate internal conflicts when seeking a balance between desire and ethics.

La concupiscencia puede generar conflictos internos cuando se busca el equilibrio entre el deseo y la ética.

From Latin 'concupiscentia', which means 'desire' or 'intense appetite'.

excessive concupiscence

A desire or appetite that exceeds reasonable limits.

concupiscencia desmedida

to struggle against concupiscence

To strive to control or master disordered desires.

luchar contra la concupiscencia

to be a prey to concupiscence

To find oneself under the influence of intense and disordered desires.

ser presa de la concupiscencia

lust

Excessive or uncontrolled sexual desire.

lujuria

appetite

Intense desire to satisfy a need or pleasure.

apetito

desire

Strong yearning or inclination towards something.

deseo

Intense and excessive sexual attraction.

He is in a phase of concupiscence, he can't stop thinking about his partner.

Está en una fase de concupiscencia, no puede dejar de pensar en su pareja.

A craving for carnal pleasure that can impair judgment.

The more he thinks about her, the more he feels trapped by concupiscence.

Entre más piensa en ella, más se siente atrapado por la concupiscencia.