sin

[/sɪn/]

noun, verbpl: sins

pecado

1. An immoral act considered a transgression against divine law

In many religions, sin is seen as a violation of God's will.

Em muitas religiões, o pecado é visto como uma violação da vontade de Deus.

2. A serious moral or venial offense; a wrongdoing

It would be a sin to waste such good food.

Seria um pecado desperdiçar comida tão boa.

3. To commit a sin or sinful act (verb)

He feared he would sin if he broke his vows.

Ele temia que pecaria se quebrasse seus votos.

NYC Slang

that's a shame; that's messed up

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General Brazilian

pecado

Most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

pecado

Standard usage; occasionally 'transgressão' in formal contexts

Portugal

pecado

Standard European Portuguese; same usage as Brazilian

original sin (pecado original)

cover up one's sins (encobrir os pecados)

the wages of sin (o salário do pecado)

as ugly as sin (feio que dói)

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