Pecador (en. Sinner)
/pekaˈðoɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An individual who transgresses moral or religious norms.
The sinner seeks redemption through repentance.
El pecador busca redención a través del arrepentimiento.
A person who acts against what they consider right according to their faith.
He is considered a sinner for not following the teachings of his religion.
Se considera un pecador por no seguir las enseñanzas de su religión.
verb
To act in a way that infringes an ethical or moral norm.
Sometimes we all sin by not adhering to our principles.
A veces todos pecamos al no cumplir con nuestros principios.
Etymology
From Latin 'peccator', meaning 'sinner' or 'one who sins'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
repentant sinner
A person who acknowledges their sins and seeks to change their behavior.
pecador arrepentido
to sin by omission
Not doing something that should be done, considered a sin.
pecar por omisión
Related Words
sin
Action or thought that goes against religious or moral norms.
pecado
repentance
Feeling of remorse for having done something wrong.
arrepentimiento
redemption
Act of freeing oneself from guilt through repentance and amends.
redención
Slang Meanings
consecrated sinner
Some see him as a consecrated sinner for his actions.
Algunos lo ven como un pecador consagrado por sus acciones.
stealthy sinner
He is a stealthy sinner, doing wrong in secret.
Es un pecador furtivo, actúa mal a escondidas.