Pecadillo
EN→ZH
What Does Pecadillo Mean?
- 小罪
- 微罪
- 小过失
Pecadillo Pronunciation
/pɛkəˈdiːjoʊ/
Pecadillo Definition
noun
Definition
A minor offense or sin; a slight wrongdoing.
In ZH
一种轻微的犯罪或罪过；小过失。
How to Use Pecadillo in a Sentence
- He committed a pecadillo that he quickly regretted.
- Many consider telling small lies to be mere pecadillos.
- She was forgiven for her pecadillo during the meeting.
- In the grand scheme of things, his pecadillo was inconsequential.
- Pecadillos often go unnoticed in the hustle of daily life.
Cultural Notes
In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'pecadillo' often refers to minor moral failings or mistakes, and is sometimes treated with leniency.