Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
pecado
Pronunciation
IPA/peˈkaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsin
Example
Es un pecado tirar tanta comida.
It is a sin to throw away so much food.
More examples
No creo que pedir ayuda sea un pecado.
I don't think asking for help is a sin.
Core concept
A transgression against moral or religious norms.
Common phrases
qué pecado
what a pity
cometer un pecado
commit a sin
Similar words
culpa: Feeling of guilt or culpability felt by someone for their conduct.
falta: Lapse or shortcoming where duties, promises, or standards are unmet.
error: Incorrect choice or judgment resulting in a faulty outcome.
ofensa: Action or remark that causes emotional hurt or offense to someone.
Definition in Spanish
Acción, conducta o estado considerado malo desde el punto de vista moral o religioso.
Word origin
From Latin peccatum, the past participle of peccare meaning 'to sin' or 'to err', carried into Spanish to name an action, conduct, or state judged morally or religiously wrong.
Usage tips
- 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.