preaching

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de pronunciar un discurso religioso o sermón, así como una amonestación o consejo moral insistente.

A noun referring to the act of delivering a religious address or sermon, or a moralistic rebuke.

1. Religious addressB1formal

   A formal speech or sermon delivered during a religious service, typically by a clergy member.

   Sermón

   • The priest's preaching on forgiveness moved the congregation.
   • She attended the Sunday preaching at the local church.
   • His preaching focused on the importance of charity.

   Sinónimosaddressdiscourseexhortationhomilypreachmentsermon

2. Moralistic rebukeB2informal

   A lengthy or tedious lecture that criticizes someone's behavior or offers unwanted moral advice.

   Sermón o reprimenda moralista

   • I don't need your constant preaching about my lifestyle.
   • His preaching about honesty felt hypocritical.
   • She gave me a long preaching about the dangers of laziness.

   Sinónimosadmonitiondiatribeharanguehomilylecturerantrebukescoldingsermontirade

• Verbo que significa pronunciar un sermón religioso o defender apasionadamente una creencia, principio o forma de actuar, a menudo con una connotación de recomendación insistente o moralizante.

A verb used to indicate the act of delivering a religious sermon or earnestly advocating a belief, principle, or course of action.

1. Deliver a religious sermonB1formal

   To give a talk or sermon about a religious or moral subject, especially in a church.

   Predicar un sermón religioso

   • The priest preached about forgiveness and compassion.
   • He preached to the congregation every Sunday.
   • She preached a powerful sermon on the importance of charity.

   Sinónimospreachifysermonize

2. Advocate stronglyB2formal

   To strongly recommend or promote a particular idea, belief, or way of life.

   predicar (defender/ promover una idea)

   • She preaches the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise.
   • He preaches patience and understanding in difficult situations.
   • The organization preaches environmental conservation.

   Sinónimosadvocatechampionexhortpromoteproselytizeurge

3. Give unwanted adviceB2informal

   To give moral advice in a way that is annoying or unwanted.

   Dar consejos morales no deseados

   • Stop preaching at me about my lifestyle choices.
   • He's always preaching about the dangers of social media.
   • She preaches to her friends about saving money.

   Sinónimosharanguelecturemoralizepontificatepreachifysermonize