hipocresía
la hipocresía
hypocrisy
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How do you say hipocresía in Spanish?
How do you pronounce hipocresía in Spanish?
hipocresía is pronounced /la ipokɾeˈsia/ in Spanish.
Example sentences
La hipocresía descarada de los políticos corruptos fue expuesta por la prensa independiente.
The blatant hypocrisy of corrupt politicians was exposed by the independent press.
Esa hipocresía religiosa tan evidente nos decepciona profundamente a todos.
That evident religious hypocrisy disappoints us all deeply.
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Why is it feminine?
Hipocresía is feminine because it derives from Latin "hypocrisis," which comes from Greek "hypokrisis" (ὑπόκρισις)—a feminine noun referring to acting or pretense. Spanish words ending in "-sía" (derived from Latin "-sia") are typically feminine. This pattern applies to many abstract nouns in Spanish derived from Greek through Latin, such as "poesía," "fantasía," and "farmacia."
What is the Spanish word for hypocrisy?
The Spanish word for hypocrisy is la hipocresía — feminine.
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