What does "venial" mean in English?

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venial

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Alternative translations of "venial"

forgivable
excusable
pardonable
minor

Examples of how to use "venial" in Spanish

Spanish
Fue un pecado venial.
English
It was a venial sin.
Spanish
Fue un error venial y perdonable.
English
It was a venial and forgivable mistake.
Spanish
El arrepentimiento hizo el pecado venial.
English
Repentance made the sin venial.
Spanish
Consideran su falta como algo venial.
English
They consider their fault as something venial.
Spanish
Un detalle venial no causa gran daño.
English
A minor detail does not cause much harm.

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Fue un pecado venial.

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