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sins

[/sɪnz/]
noun (plural) / verb (third person singular present)pl: sins
pecados
1. plural of sin: acts or behaviors considered immoral or wicked, especially those violating religious law
The priest heard confessions of many sins.
O padre ouviu confissões de muitos pecados.
2. plural of sin: transgressions or violations of a moral or ethical code
She committed many sins during her youth.
Ela cometeu muitos pecados durante sua juventude.
3. verb: third person singular of sin; to commit a sin or behave immorally
He sins against his own conscience.
Ele peca contra sua própria consciência.
Synonyms
transgressionsoffenseswrongdoingsmisdeedsiniquities
Antonyms
virtuesrighteousnessgoodnessmorality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pecados
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
pecados
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
pecados
standard usage
Portugal
pecados
standard usage, sometimes 'faltas' in less formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sins of the flesh (pecados da carne)
cardinal sins (pecados capitais)
original sin (pecado original)
cover up one's sins (encobrir seus pecados)
atone for one's sins (expiar seus pecados)
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