What is the Spanish word for "sin"?

Learn how to say "sin" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

sin

Spanish

pecado

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Examples of how to use "sin" in Spanish

English
Envy is considered a deadly sin.
Spanish
La envidia se considera un pecado mortal.
English
He confessed the sin to his friend.
Spanish
Él confesó el pecado a su amigo.
English
Many stories teach that sin causes suffering.
Spanish
Muchas historias enseñan que el pecado causa sufrimiento.
English
She spoke about sin and forgiveness today.
Spanish
Ella habló hoy sobre el pecado y el perdón.
English
They discussed whether greed is a sin.
Spanish
Discutieron si la avaricia es un pecado.

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