Sacramento (en. Sacrament)

/sakɾaˈmento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A sacred act performed to provide spiritual meaning.
Baptism is one of the most important sacraments in the church.
El bautismo es uno de los sacramentos más importantes en la iglesia.
A visible sign of an invisible grace.
The sacraments are symbols of faith and union with God.
Los sacramentos son símbolos de la fe y de la unión con Dios.
Ritual that facilitates the connection between human beings and the divine.
Communion is a sacrament that remembers the sacrifice of Jesus.
La comunión es un sacramento que recuerda el sacrificio de Jesús.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'sacramentum', which means 'sacred rite'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sacrament of confirmation
Ritual by which a person confirms their faith and receives the gift of the Holy Spirit.
sacramento de la confirmación
sacraments of the church
Referring to the sacred rituals practiced by the Catholic Church.
sacramentos de la iglesia
sacred as a sacrament
Expression that refers to something highly revered or considered divine.
sagrado como un sacramento

Related Words

baptism
Christian initiation ritual, usually performed with water.
bautismo
communion
Ritual where believers receive the body and blood of Christ.
comunión
confirmation
Ritual that consolidates and strengthens the faith already received.
confirmación

Slang Meanings

Synonym for something very important or sacred in popular culture.
That album is a true sacrament of rock.
Ese disco es un verdadero sacramento del rock.