Impíos (en. Wicked)

/imˈpjos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Lacking piety or religion.
His impious actions led to his rejection by the community.
Sus acciones impías lo llevaron a ser rechazado por su comunidad.
Considered a sin or an act against the sacred.
People looked at him with contempt for his impious ideas.
La gente lo miraba con desprecio por sus ideas impías.
Not honoring the divine.
The empire was known for its impious practices.
El imperio fue conocido por sus prácticas impías.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'impius', which means 'merciless' or 'wicked'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

impious acts
Actions that are considered immoral or against the sacred.
actos impíos
impious life
A life that lacks traditional moral values and principles.
vida impía
impious thought
A way of thinking that challenges religious or moral beliefs.
pensamiento impío

Related Words

piety
A feeling of respect and devotion towards the divine.
piedad
heresy
Belief or doctrine contrary to the official faith of a religion.
herejía
sacrilege
Offense or injury to the sacred.
sacrilegio

Slang Meanings

A person who acts without morality.
That guy is a total impious, he doesn't care who he harms.
Ese tipo es un impío total, no le importa a quién dañe.
Thing or action considered despicable.
What he did was truly impious, no one should act that way.
Lo que hizo fue realmente impío, nadie debería actuar así.