Adultery (from Latin adulterium) is extramarital sex that is considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures and is similar in Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Adultery is viewed by many jurisdictions as offensive to public morals, undermining the marriage relationship. Historically, many cultures considered adultery a very serious crime, some subject to severe punishment, usually for the woman and sometimes for the man, with penalties including capital punishment, mutilation, or torture. Such punishments have gradually fallen into disfavor, especially in Western countries from the 19th century. In countries where adultery is still a criminal offense, punishments range from fines to caning and even capital punishment. Since the 20th century, criminal laws against adultery have become controversial, with most Western countries decriminalising adultery. However, even in jurisdictions that have
El adulterio (del latín adulterium) es el sexo extramarital que se considera impugnable por razones sociales, religiosas, morales o legales. Aunque las actividades sexuales que constituyen el adulterio varían, así como las consecuencias sociales, religiosas y legales, el concepto existe en muchas culturas y es similar en el cristianismo, el judaísmo e islam. El adulterio es visto por muchas jurisdicciones como ofensivo a la moral pública, socavando la relación matrimonial. Históricamente, muchas culturas consideran el adulterio un delito muy grave, algunos sujetos a severo castigo, generalmente para la mujer y a veces para el hombre, con penas que incluyen la pena capital, mutilación, o tortura. Dichas penas han caído gradualmente en desgracia, especialmente en los países occidentales desde el siglo XIX. En países donde el adulterio sigue siendo un delito criminal, las penas van desde las multas hasta la pena capital. Desde el siglo XX, las leyes contra el control criminal se han convertido en des