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    Vice (en. Vice)

    /vais/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A bad habit or custom that affects morality.
    His greatest vice was greed.
    Su vice más grande era la avaricia.
    A defect or imperfection in a person's character.
    Pride is a vice that drives people away.
    El orgullo es un vice que aleja a la gente.
    A concept that denotes the practice of unethical behavior.
    Gambling is considered a vice in many cultures.
    El juego es considerado un vice en muchas culturas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vitium', which means defect or vice.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    original vice
    It refers to a defect that arises from a negative influence.
    vice de origen
    to fight against vices
    To challenge or combat negative customs or habits.
    luchar contra los vicios
    hidden vice
    A defect or negative behavior that is not obvious.
    vice oculto

    Related Words

    vicious
    One that has vices or is morally reprehensible.
    vicioso
    vicissitude
    Adverse situation or unexpected change in life.
    vicisitud
    vicar
    One that acts in place of another.
    vicario

    Slang Meanings

    Immoral or reprehensible act.
    That guy has a very strong vice for gambling.
    Ese tipo tiene un vice muy fuerte con las apuestas.
    A habit of undesirable behavior.
    Drinking excessively is a common vice at parties.
    Beber descontroladamente es un vice común en las fiestas.