Pecados (en. Sins)

/peˈkaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Acts that go against a moral or religious code.
Sins are considered offenses in many religions.
Los pecados son considerados ofensas en muchas religiones.
Errors or faults committed in daily life.
Sometimes we commit sins without realizing it.
A veces cometemos pecados sin darnos cuenta.
Actions that harm others and go against ethics.
Greed and envy are serious sins.
La codicia y la envidia son pecados graves.

Etymology

From Latin 'peccatum', meaning error or fault.

Common Phrases and Expressions

deadly sin
One of the seven sins that are considered the most serious.
pecado capital
there is no sin
A phrase suggesting that one should not judge others.
no hay pecado
to sin by omission
Failing to act when one should, causing harm due to inaction.
pecar por omisión

Related Words

sinner
A person who commits sins.
pecador
to sin
To commit a sin.
pecar
redemption
The act of freeing oneself from sins.
redención

Slang Meanings

Minor or trivial sin.
That diet is a sin, but once in a while, one must indulge.
Esa dieta es un pecado, pero de vez en cuando hay que darse un gusto.
To do something forbidden or risky.
Going to that party is a sin, but it sounds fun.
Ir a esa fiesta es un pecado, pero suena divertido.