Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Profanos (en. Profane)

    /proˈfanos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who does not belong to the clergy or is not religious.
    The profane often are unaware of the religious traditions of those who are more involved.
    Los profanos a menudo desconocen las tradiciones religiosas de los que están más involucrados.
    Anything that is secular, in contrast to the sacred.
    The film addresses profane themes in contrast to spirituality.
    La película aborda temas profanos en contraste con la espiritualidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'profanus', meaning 'outside the temple', 'not sacred'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tz
    profane on foot
    tz
    meaning
    A person who lacks skill or knowledge in a specific area.
    meaning

    Related Words

    profanation
    The action of treating a sacred object disrespectfully.
    profanación
    sacred
    That which is worthy of veneration or respect.
    sagrado
    secular
    That which does not belong to religion.
    secular

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who acts without respect for ancestral beliefs.
    That guy is a profane, he understands nothing of our culture.
    Ese tipo es un profano, no entiende nada de nuestra cultura.
    A comment or action that shows disrespect for the sacred.
    The joke was very profane considering the place we were in.
    El chiste fue muy profano considerando el lugar en el que estábamos.