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Translate Files Profanación (en. Desecration)
/pɾofa.naˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The act of altering the sacred character of something.
The profanation of the church caused great outrage in the community.
La profanación de la iglesia causó gran indignación en la comunidad.
Deviation from a use considered respectful towards something venerable.
The graffiti on the cathedral was interpreted as a profanation.
Los graffiti en la catedral se interpretaron como una profanación.
Serious offense to sacred objects or places.
The profanation of archaeological remains was condemned by experts.
La profanación de los restos arqueológicos fue condenada por los expertos.
Etymology
From Latin 'profanatio', which means 'dishonor' or 'to violate the sacred'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
profanation of the sacred
Act of dishonoring something considered sacred.
profanación de lo sagrado
to profane a temple
Dishonor to a place of worship.
profanar un templo
to profane the memory
Dishonor the memory of someone.
profanar la memoria
Related Words
to profane
Act of dishonoring or violating something sacred.
profanar
sacred
That which is respected and venerated for its religious or spiritual character.
sagrado
irreverent
That which shows a lack of respect towards the sacred.
irreverente
Slang Meanings
Messing with something that everyone respects, like crossing the line.
Spray-painting the school mural was a profanation, we all cared about it.
Pintarrajear el mural de la escuela fue una profanación, todos lo queríamos.
Doing something inappropriate in an important place or situation.
Entering the cinema shouting was like a profanation, everyone got angry.
Entrar al cine gritando fue como una profanación, todos se enojaron.