This is the 3696th most frequent Spanish word.
pecado
Sin.
In this context, 'pecado' is used figuratively to express the wrongness or immorality of wasting food.
Es un pecado desperdiciar alimentos cuando hay tantas personas pasando hambre.
It's a sin to waste food when there are so many people starving.
Here, 'pecado' refers to a moral or religious transgression, commonly understood as an act against divine law.
Cometer un pecado puede afectar tu relación espiritual.
Committing a sin can affect your spiritual relationship.
Here, 'pecado' is used metaphorically to indicate a regrettable mistake or oversight, emphasizing its emotional weight.