No. 3,121 in Catalan
pecat
Sin
In a sentence
És un pecat no provar el postre típic de la regió.
It's a shame not to try the typical dessert of the region.
In this sentence, 'pecat' means 'shame' or 'loss', indicating something regrettable.
En temps antics, es considerava un pecat qüestionar les autoritats religioses.
In ancient times, it was considered a sin to question religious authorities.
Here, 'pecat' is used in the religious sense, denoting a 'sin' or moral wrongdoing.
Quin pecat perdré l'oportunitat d'assistir a l'esdeveniment!
What a shame to miss the opportunity to attend the event!
In this case, 'pecat' means 'shame' or 'regrettable thing', expressing disappointment.
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