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pecados

peh-KAH-dohs/peˈkaðos/

“pecados” means “sins” in Spanish (moral or religious transgression).

sins

Also: faults, transgressions
NounmB1
A small, sad figure sitting on the ground next to a broken ceramic jar, symbolizing a moral mistake or transgression. A single, dark cloud hovers directly above their head.

📝 In Action

El sacerdote habló sobre los siete pecados capitales.

B1

The priest spoke about the seven deadly sins.

Todos cometemos pecados de vez en cuando; nadie es perfecto.

B2

We all commit faults (or make mistakes) from time to time; nobody is perfect.

Sus pecados del pasado le persiguieron toda la vida.

C1

His past transgressions haunted him all his life.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • errores (mistakes)
  • faltas (faults, shortcomings)
  • culpas (guilts, blames)

Antonyms

  • virtudes (virtues)
  • méritos (merits)

Common Collocations

  • confesar los pecados – to confess one's sins
  • pedir perdón por los pecados – to ask forgiveness for one's sins

Idioms & Expressions

  • cargar con los pecados de otros – to take the blame for others' mistakes

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "pecados" in Spanish:

faults→sins→transgressions→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: pecados

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'pecados' in a figurative, non-religious sense?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
pecado(sin (singular)) — Noun
pecar(to sin) — Verb
pecador(sinner) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *peccātum*, which means 'a fault, a transgression, or a moral error.' The core concept has remained the same for centuries.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: pecadosItalian: peccati

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'pecados' and 'errores'?

While both mean 'mistakes,' 'pecados' always implies a moral or ethical failing—something that is fundamentally wrong or against a moral code. 'Errores' are simply regular mistakes, like typos or miscalculations, without that moral weight.