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    Vicio (en. Vice)

    /ˈbiθio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Defect or imperfection in something.
    The vice in the construction of the building caused its collapse.
    El vicio en la construcción del edificio provocó su colapso.
    Harmful habit for health or morals.
    Alcoholism is a vice that affects many people.
    El alcoholismo es un vicio que afecta a muchas personas.
    Tendency of a behavior to repeat itself negatively.
    The vice of gambling can ruin entire families.
    El vicio del juego puede arruinar familias enteras.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'vitium', which means defect or fault.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into a vice
    To start a harmful or damaging habit.
    caer en un vicio
    to address a vice
    To try to correct or overcome a bad habit.
    tratar un vicio
    hidden vice
    A defect or problem that is not evident at first glance.
    vicio oculto

    Related Words

    vice
    English term referring to a defect or misconduct.
    vice
    viciousness
    Quality of being vicious.
    viciosidad
    vicissitude
    Variation or change in circumstances.
    vicisitud

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of gambling
    I have a vice for slot machines, I always play even if I lose.
    Tengo un vicio con las tragamonedas, siempre juego aunque pierda.
    It refers to an addiction
    That smoking vice is hard to quit.
    Ese vicio de fumar es difícil de dejar.