Impío (en. Impious)

/imˈpjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to someone who acts without respect for the sacred.
His impious attitude offended the religious community.
Su actitud impía ofendió a la comunidad religiosa.
Describes someone who is cruel or ruthless.
The dictator was known for his impious acts against his own people.
El dictador fue conocido por sus actos impíos contra su propio pueblo.
Lacking compassion or mercy.
He is an impious person who does not care about the suffering of others.
Es un impío al que no le importa el sufrimiento ajeno.

Etymology

From Latin 'impius', which means 'without mercy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

impious acts
Actions that go against morality and the sacred.
actos impíos
impious heart
A heart that shows no compassion or mercy.
corazón impío

Related Words

mercy
Feeling of compassion and sorrow for the suffering of others.
piedad
irreverence
Lack of respect for the sacred or for what deserves veneration.
irreverencia

Slang Meanings

Bad boy
That guy is an impious, he doesn't care about anyone but himself.
Ese tipo es un impío, no se preocupa por nadie más que por sí mismo.
Does not allow himself to be influenced
He is an impious, always does whatever he wants regardless of what others say.
Es un impío, siempre hace lo que le da la gana sin importar lo que digan los demás.