Pecadores (en. Sinners)

/pe.kaˈðo.res/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who transgress moral or religious norms.
Sinners seek forgiveness in confession.
Los pecadores buscan el perdón en la confesión.
People who commit acts considered immoral.
In society, sinners are often rejected.
En la sociedad, los pecadores son a menudo rechazados.
Those who fail to adhere to ethical principles.
Sinners must repent for their wrongdoings.
Los pecadores deben arrepentirse de sus malas acciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'peccator', which means 'the one who sins'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sinners in search of redemption
People who seek forgiveness or moral improvement.
pecadores en busca de redención
confessed sinners
Those who have admitted their faults before an authority.
pecadores confesados
sinners by nature
A term that indicates that all human beings are susceptible to sin.
pecadores por naturaleza

Related Words

sin
Action that is considered immoral or contrary to divine law.
pecado
redemption
Release from guilt or sin, often through repentance.
redención
repentance
Feeling of remorse for having committed a sin.
arrepentimiento

Slang Meanings

Sins
When someone makes a mistake, it is said that they 'sinned'.
Cuando alguien comete un error, se dice que 'pecó'.
Guilty
Sometimes someone who acts like a sinner is called 'guilty'.
A veces se le llama 'culpable' a alguien que actúa como pecador.