concupiscence in Portuguese
concupiscence in Portuguese is concupiscência — concupiscence means a strong desire, especially a sexual one.
concupiscence in Portuguese
concupiscência
An ardent desire, especially sexual desire; lust.
What does "concupiscence" mean?
-
noun A strong desire, especially a sexual one.
"Quite certainly you command me to refrain from concupiscence of the flesh and concupiscence of the eyes and worldy pride."
- noun (religion) The pull of a person's lower appetite, against reason, that makes them likely to feel temptation and give in to sin.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Portuguese.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Portuguese meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Portuguese
concupiscence in a sentence
- Quite certainly you command me to refrain from concupiscence of the flesh and concupiscence of the eyes and worldy pride.
- He was torn by two intense and conflicting desires: his ardent wish to advance through his association with Mr. Browning, and his concupiscence.
Similar words in Portuguese
Common Portuguese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "concupiscence" in Portuguese?
"concupiscence" in Portuguese is concupiscência. concupiscence means: A strong desire, especially a sexual one.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
