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    Sermón (en. Sermon)

    /serˈmon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A speech delivered at a religious ceremony, especially during Mass.
    The priest gave an inspiring sermon about the importance of forgiveness.
    El sacerdote dio un sermón inspirador sobre la importancia del perdón.
    A lengthy opinion or advice, often moralistic.
    After the discussion, she offered a sermon on honesty.
    Después de la discusión, ella ofreció un sermón sobre la honestidad.
    A speech of an educational or doctrinal nature.
    The teacher gave a sermon about the history of Spanish culture.
    El profesor hizo un sermón sobre la historia de la cultura española.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sermō', which means 'discourse' or 'speech'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a sermon
    To offer a moralizing or educational speech.
    dar un sermón
    to be the sermon on the mount
    Referring to a significant or important message.
    ser el sermón de la montaña
    to listen to a sermon
    To pay attention to a moral speech.
    escuchar un sermón

    Related Words

    preaching
    Action of preaching a religious discourse.
    predicación
    moral
    Related to morality or ethical principles.
    moral
    discourse
    Oral expression on a topic.
    discurso

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to lengthy and tiresome advice.
    Stop giving me sermons, I just want you to listen to me.
    Deja de darme sermones, solo quiero que me escuches.
    To talk a lot about a topic without really providing solutions.
    Don't give me any more sermons, just give me a solution.
    No me des más sermones, solo dame una solución.