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    Sermón (en. Sermon)

    /seɾˈmon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A religious discourse, usually delivered during a religious ceremony.
    The priest gave an inspiring sermon during the mass.
    El sacerdote dio un sermón inspirador durante la misa.
    Explanation or commentary on a moral or ethical topic in a congregation.
    This week's sermon was about the importance of forgiveness.
    El sermón de esa semana trató sobre la importancia del perdón.
    Any lengthy speech or talk that aims to give advice or warnings.
    The director gave us a sermon on the importance of being punctual.
    El director nos dio un sermón sobre la importancia de llegar puntuales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sermō', which means 'speech' or 'talk'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a sermon
    To offer a moral or educational speech.
    dar un sermón
    to listen to a sermon
    To attend a speech that is not so formal or tedious.
    escuchar un sermón
    Sermon on the Mount
    Referring to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.
    sermón de la montaña

    Related Words

    homily
    Religious discourse approached with a closer and more personal focus.
    homilía
    preaching
    The act of giving a sermon or speaking on religious topics.
    predicación
    speech
    Oral or written exposition of a topic.
    discurso

    Slang Meanings

    A long and boring speech.
    That teacher always gives us a sermon when we submit the homework late.
    Ese profesor siempre nos da un sermón cuando entregamos la tarea tarde.
    A reprimand or warning.
    I got a sermon for not having warned that I would arrive late.
    Me cayó un sermón por no haber avisado que llegaba tarde.