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    Mandamientos (en. Commandments)

    /mandame̱n̪tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rules or instructions that must be followed.
    The commandments of the law are mandatory.
    Los mandamientos de la ley son obligatorios.
    A set of moral or religious norms.
    The Ten Commandments are fundamental in Christian religion.
    Los diez mandamientos son fundamentales en la religión cristiana.
    Instructions or guidelines given to someone for their orientation.
    She followed her teacher's commandments to the letter.
    Ella siguió los mandamientos de su profesor al pie de la letra.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'mandamentum', which means 'order' or 'instruction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    commandments of the law
    A set of rules that regulate human behavior in a society.
    mandamientos de la ley
    to follow the commandments
    To comply with or adhere to established rules.
    seguir los mandamientos

    Related Words

    to command
    To give an order to someone.
    mandar
    to obey
    To fulfill what has been commanded.
    obedecer
    precept
    A rule or principle that must be followed.
    precepto

    Slang Meanings

    Antonyms of commandments in a context of rebellion.
    When the commandments are ignored, anarchy can reign.
    Cuando se ignoran los mandamientos, la anarquía puede reinar.
    Referring to the rules that are unfulfilled.
    That group lives outside the commandments.
    Ese grupo vive al margen de los mandamientos.