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    Profano (en. Profane)

    /pɾoˈfano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    One who does not belong to the religious or sacred realm.
    The profane person does not understand the rituals of the ceremony.
    El profano no entiende los rituales de la ceremonia.
    Term used to refer to something that is common or vulgar.
    His language was profane and inappropriate for the occasion.
    Su lenguaje era profano e inapropiado para la ocasión.
    adjective
    Referring to something that lacks respect for the sacred.
    The site was considered profane due to the destruction of the icons.
    El sitio fue considerado profano por la destrucción de los íconos.
    Disparaging toward religious norms or practices.
    He made a profane comment during the religious service.
    Hizo un comentario profano durante el servicio religioso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'profanus', meaning 'before the temple' or 'not sacred'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    profane in the matter
    Refers to someone who lacks specialized knowledge in a subject.
    profano en la materia
    profane saying
    An expression or phrase that has no religious connotations.
    dicho profano

    Related Words

    sacred
    That which is worthy of veneration and respect; related to the divine.
    sagrado
    belief
    Firm and deep conviction in something, which may be religious or not.
    creencia
    ritual
    A set of actions or ceremonies performed conventionally.
    ritual

    Slang Meanings

    To speak in a vulgar or rude manner.
    Don't talk to me in a profane tone, we are in a public place.
    No me hables en tono profano, estamos en un lugar público.
    To refer to a person who acts without respect for social norms.
    That person is quite profane, they never follow the rules.
    Esa persona es bien profana, nunca sigue las reglas.