sin
without
Es cuando una persona hace algo que no está bien según las reglas de la religión o la moral.
Definition & meaning
The word sin is a preposition in Spanish that translates to "without" in English. It is used to indicate the absence, lack, or exclusion of something or someone.
It can also be used as a conjunction in formal or literary contexts, meaning "unless" or "except for," though it is most commonly followed by an infinitive verb to express a condition or a way in which an action occurs (e.g., sin comer - "without eating").
Grammar & Word origin
Grammatically, sin is a preposition that is always followed by a noun, pronoun, or an infinitive verb. It does not change form (it is invariant).
Etymologically, it comes from the Latin word sine, which also means "without." It is a fundamental function word in Spanish used to define negative states or the omission of an object or action.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Hice mi tarea sin ayuda.preposition
I did my homework without help.
Iré sin mi madre.preposition
I will go without my mother.
Tengo galletas sin azúcar.preposition
I have cookies without sugar.
Prepararé una pizza sin sal.preposition
I will prepare a pizza without salt.
Fui al parque sin mi teléfono.preposition
I went to the park without my phone.
Salí sin mi chaqueta porque hacía calor.preposition
I went out without my jacket because it was hot.
¿Puedes vivir sin música?preposition
Can you live without music?
Hoy salgo sin chaqueta porque hace sol.preposition
Today I go out without a jacket because it’s sunny.
Llego sin dinero a la tienda.preposition
I arrive at the store without money.
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