Sacrificado (en. Self-sacrificing)

/sakɾifiˈkaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to someone who has given up something for a greater good.
She has lived a sacrificial life for her family.
Ella ha vivido una vida sacrificada por su familia.
Someone who suffers greatly in their life or because of their decisions.
Work has left him with a worn and sacrificial life.
El trabajo le ha dejado una vida desgastada y sacrificada.
One who was offered as a sacrifice in a religious context.
The animals sacrificed in the ceremony were part of the tradition.
Los animales sacrificados en la ceremonia eran parte de la tradición.

Etymology

From Latin 'sacrificatus', meaning 'offered to the gods'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sacrificed for others
It can refer to a person who has done difficult things for the sake of others.
sacrificado por los demás
live sacrificially
It means living a life with great sacrifices or limitations.
vivir sacrificado
sacrificed at work
It refers to someone dedicating excessive hours or effort to their job.
sacrificado en el trabajo

Related Words

sacrifice
The act of giving up something valuable for a greater good.
sacrificio
self-denial
Giving up one's own interests in favor of others.
abnegación
devotion
Devoting oneself to a cause or person with total dedication.
devoción

Slang Meanings

To be in a complicated situation due to decisions made.
Since he started working two jobs, he is quite sacrificial.
Desde que comenzó a trabajar dos trabajos, está bastante sacrificado.
To make a great effort for others.
The boy is sacrificial; he always helps his friends without expecting anything in return.
El chico es un sacrificado; siempre ayuda a sus amigos sin esperar nada a cambio.