Sin
Example: No puedo vivir sin mi familia cerca de mí.
Definition
"Sin" is a Spanish preposition used to indicate the absence or lack of something, often translated as 'without' in English. It expresses that something or someone is not present or included, as in the phrase 'No puedo vivir sin mi familia cerca de mí' meaning 'I cannot live without my family near me.'
Etymology
The Spanish preposition "sin" comes from the Latin word 'sine,' which also means 'without.' This root is common in many Romance languages, reflecting the concept of absence or exclusion. Did you know? The Latin 'sine' is related to the English word 'sine' used in mathematics, symbolizing something without a direct physical presence.
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"Sin" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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