Sacramental (en. Sacramental)

/sakɾaˈmental/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to a sacrament, rite, or religious ceremony.
Baptism is a fundamental sacramental in the Christian faith.
El bautismo es un sacramental fundamental en la fe cristiana.
That symbolizes or represents something sacred.
The priest's vestments are sacramentals during the mass.
Las vestiduras del sacerdote son sacramentales durante la misa.
That has a sacred or spiritual character.
The sacramental of marriage is seen as a commitment before God.
El sacramental del matrimonio se ve como un compromiso ante Dios.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sacramentalis', related to 'sacramentum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sacramental of the Eucharist
It refers to the sacrament of communion in the mass.
sacramental de la eucaristía
sacramental symbol
An object that represents a sacred concept.
símbolo sacramental

Related Words

sacrament
Rite or special ceremony established in religion.
sacramento
rites
Set of ceremonies and religious practices.
ritos

Slang Meanings

A term used in informal contexts to refer to something sacred.
When something is considered very valuable, we sometimes jokingly call it 'sacramental'.
Cuando algo se considera muy valioso, a veces lo llamamos 'sacramental' en broma.