pecados
/pekados/from spelling rules
The English phrase "sins" is translated into Spanish as pecados.
pecados refers to wrongdoings or immoral acts that violate religious or moral laws. A common specific phrase is pecados capitales, which is used to mean "deadly sins".
How does it change in a sentence?
pecados is a masculine noun. This means it uses masculine articles, such as el for the singular form pecado or los for the plural pecados. The singular form of the word is pecado.
How do you pronounce it?
/pekados/
Did you know?
- The phrase ¡Qué pecado! is frequently used as an exclamation of pity or empathy, similar to saying 'what a shame' or 'how sad'.
- In Spanish, the word pecado is often used colloquially to describe something delicious, such as a rich dessert, implying it is a 'sin' to eat it.
- Spanish speakers sometimes use the verb pecar to describe an excess of a positive quality, such as pecar de optimista meaning to be too optimistic.
Examples in context
- No deberías presumir tus pecados.You shouldn't show off your sins.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word pecados in the context of showing off.Tatoeba #1153426 by marcelostockle, translation #1153428 by marcelostockle
- Él cometió muchos pecados en su juventud.He committed many sins in his youth.This sentence shows how to describe the act of committing pecados.Tatoeba #2442733 by hayastan, translation #2439691 by Hybrid
- La gula es uno de los siete pecados capitales.Gluttony is one of the seven deadly sins.This sentence demonstrates the specific phrase pecados capitales to mean "deadly sins".Tatoeba #5626183 by albrusgher, translation #2669419 by nancy
- El ser humano debe pedir perdón por sus pecados.Human beings should ask for forgiveness for their sins.
- No te preocupes, solo son pecadillos sin importancia.Don't worry, they are just minor sins.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about faith and forgiveness.
- SofíaSiento que mis pecados son demasiado graves.I feel that my sins are too serious.
- JavierTodos cometemos pecados, Sofía.We all commit sins, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Crees que Dios perdona todos los pecados?Do you think God forgives all sins?
- JavierSí, si hay un arrepentimiento sincero.Yes, if there is sincere repentance.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
