How to Say "sinner" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sinner” is “pecador” — B1 level.
Examples
Dice la Biblia que todos somos pecadores.
The Bible says that we are all sinners.
El pecador pidió perdón por sus errores en la iglesia.
The sinner asked for forgiveness for his mistakes in the church.
No es fácil ser un santo en un mundo de pecadores.
It is not easy to be a saint in a world of sinners.
Adding 'a' for Women
While this entry is for 'pecador' (masculine), if you are talking about a woman, you simply add an 'a' at the end: 'pecadora'.
Plurals and Groups
When talking about a mixed group of men and women, use the masculine plural: 'los pecadores'.
Confusing 'Sin' with 'Sinner'
Mistake: “Él cometió un pecador.”
Correction: Él cometió un pecado. Use 'pecado' for the act (sin) and 'pecador' for the person (sinner).
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