sin principios (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun phrase

Phonetic transcription

/sin prinˈθi.pi.ɔs/

Translation options

• Without principles
• Unprincipled

Meaning

The word combination "sin principios" in Spanish translates to "without principles" or "unprincipled" in English. It refers to someone who does not have moral or ethical standards guiding their behavior. It is commonly used to describe individuals who act without integrity or moral values. The term is used more in written contexts than in oral speech, often appearing in formal documents, articles, and discussions relating to ethics and morality.

Examples

1. Él siempre actúa sin principios y no le importa quién resulte herido en el proceso.

2. He always acts without principles and doesn't care who gets hurt in the process.

3. Los políticos corruptos son conocidos por ser completamente sin principios.

4. Corrupt politicians are known for being completely unprincipled.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word combination "sin principios" is not typically part of common idiomatic expressions in Spanish.

Etymology

• Sin: From Latin “sine” meaning without
• Principios: From Latin “principium” meaning beginning or principle.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Amoral, unethical, unscrupulous
• Antonyms: Principled, ethical, moral