peccato
/pekˈka.to/masculine
The English word 'sin' is translated into Italian as peccato. Wiktionary also lists vizio.
Meaning: misdeed (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| peccato | /pekˈka.to/ | masculine |
| vizio | /ˈvit.t͡sjo/ | masculine |
The term refers to a misdeed.
Which one should you use?
peccato is the standard term for a sin, while vizio refers more specifically to a vice.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
peccato is a masculine noun. Because of this, any adjectives accompanying it must also be in the masculine form, such as un grande peccato (a great sin).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pekˈka.to/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The term peccato is used in the Italian phrase peccato mortale, which translates to 'mortal sin' but is often used colloquially to describe a delicious food or a tempting habit.
- In certain contexts, the word vizio can refer to a mechanical flaw or a technical defect in a machine, not just a human moral failing.
- The word vizio is a doublet of vezzo, meaning both words stem from the same Latin root but evolved into very different meanings.
Examples in context
- Trollare è un peccato!Trolling is a sin!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use peccato to describe a behavior.Tatoeba #1385477 by Guybrush88, translation #1385471 by rul
- È un peccato dire così.It's a sin to say so.This sentence shows how to use peccato in the context of speaking.Tatoeba #2840071 by Guybrush88, translation #2840068 by AlanF_US
- Annoiarsi è un peccato.To be bored is a sin.This sentence illustrates the use of peccato regarding a state of being.Tatoeba #4465397 by Guybrush88, translation #4465044 by maaster
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are discussing a moral error in a book.
- LorenzoQuesto peccato è gravissimo.This misdeed is very grave.
- SofiaHai ragione, Lorenzo.You are right, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoIl protagonista ha commesso un peccato.The protagonist committed a misdeed.
- SofiaSì, è stato un errore terribile.Yes, it was a terrible mistake.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sin” translations and entries peccato, vizio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries peccato, vizio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
