sermon

sermone, omelia

Un discorso che insegna la religione o distingue il bene dal male, solitamente durante una funzione religiosa.

In inglese semplice: A talk that teaches people about religion or right and wrong, usually given during a religious service.

• The sermon lasted twenty minutes.
• She preached a sermon about kindness.
• People discussed the sermon after the service.

Come si usa: a sermon on/about something (The minister gave a sermon on forgiveness.)

Sinonimi: homily, religious address

Espressioni comuni: preach a sermon, sermon on something, sunday sermon, religious sermon

predica, ramanzina

Un lungo discorso che rimprovera qualcuno per il suo comportamento e gli dice di cambiarlo.

In inglese semplice: A long talk telling someone that their behaviour is wrong and should change.

• Please spare me another sermon.
• Her mother gave her a sermon about being late.
• I wanted advice, but I got a sermon instead.

Come si usa: give someone a sermon about/on something (Dad gave me a sermon about wasting money.)

Sinonimi: lecture, scolding

Espressioni comuni: give someone a sermon, sermon about something, another sermon