Sermones (en. Sermons)

/serˈmones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Speech delivered in a religious or moral context to advise or instruct the listeners.

The priest prepared an inspiring sermon for Sunday mass.

El sacerdote preparó un sermón inspirador para la misa del domingo.

Teaching or commentary made during preaching.

The rabbi's sermon addressed issues of social justice.

El sermón del rabino abordó temas de justicia social.

Any prolonged and tedious speech about morality or ethics.

After hearing so many sermons, he lost interest.

Después de escuchar tantos sermones, ya perdió el interés.

From Latin 'sermo', meaning 'speech' or 'talk'.

to give a sermon

To teach or preach at length on a moral topic.

dar un sermón

to listen to a sermon

To attend a talk or speech about a religious or ethical subject.

escuchar un sermón

to make a sermon

To deliver a speech, usually in a religious context.

hacer un sermón

preacher

Person who delivers sermons.

predicador

exhortation

Call to moral or ethical action.

exhortación

speeches

Talks that are conducted formally or informally.

discursos

A long and boring speech.

That guy always gives me sermons every time he sees me.

Ese tipo siempre me da sermones cada vez que me ve.

A moralistic talk.

Don’t come to me with your sermons on how to live my life.

No me vengas con tus sermones sobre cómo vivir mi vida.