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pecado

sin

noun peh-KAH-doh Rare

Also means

wrongdoing

Usage Note

Pecado is the standard word for a moral or religious transgression, and pecado mortal (mortal sin) is common in Catholic-influenced speech. It is also used colloquially for any serious misdeed. The related verb is pecar (to sin).

Examples

"Mentir es un gran pecado."

Natural Translation

Lying is a great sin.

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