English–Spanish
“sin” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈkaðo/
Example
Es un pecado tirar tanta comida.
It is a sin to throw away so much food.
How to say “sin” in Spanish
“Sin” in Spanish is pecado.
A transgression against moral or religious norms.
Example sentences with pecado
No creo que pedir ayuda sea un pecado.
I don't think asking for help is a sin.
Tips for using pecado
- In everyday speech Es un pecado + infinitive often softens criticism and means 'it's a shame' or 'what a waste', as in Es un pecado tirar comida.