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    Profana (en. Profane)

    /pɾoˈfana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That strips away the sacred or does not respect the religious.
    The profane behavior of some attendees offended the others.
    El comportamiento profano de algunos asistentes ofendió a los demás.
    Refers to someone who lacks knowledge or is ignorant in sacred matters.
    His profane language surprised those who knew the culture.
    Su lenguaje profano sorprendió a los que conocían la cultura.
    That belongs to or relates to the material world as opposed to the spiritual.
    The artwork has a profane approach, avoiding religious themes.
    La obra de arte tiene un enfoque profano, evitando temas religiosos.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'profanus', which means 'before the door of the temple'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    profane time
    Period outside of religious festivities.
    tiempo profano
    profane language
    Use of coarse or irreverent expressions.
    lenguaje profano

    Related Words

    desecration
    Act of stripping something sacred of its respectful character.
    profanación
    desecrator
    Person who desecrates or dishonors the sacred.
    profanador

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to something vulgar
    Speaking profanely at a meeting can be inappropriate.
    Hablar de manera profana en una reunión puede ser inapropiado.
    To act disrespectfully towards the beliefs of others
    His profane attitude during the worship service was looked down upon.
    Su actitud profana durante el culto fue muy mal vista.