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    Sacrificio (en. Sacrifice)

    /sakri'fisjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of sacrificing someone or something.
    The sacrifice of animals was a common practice in many ancient cultures.
    El sacrificio de animales era una práctica común en muchas culturas antiguas.
    Renunciation of a good or pleasure in favor of a greater good.
    Making a sacrifice for your family demonstrates love and dedication.
    Hacer un sacrificio por tu familia demuestra amor y dedicación.
    Offering to a deity.
    The ritual included a sacrifice to the gods to ask for their favor.
    El ritual incluía un sacrificio a los dioses para pedir su favor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sacrificium', which means 'offering to the gods'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    human sacrifice
    Act of offering the life of a person, often in the context of rituals.
    sacrificio humano
    personal sacrifice
    Renunciation of one's own interests or desires for the benefit of others.
    sacrificio personal
    to make a sacrifice
    To perform an action that involves losing something of value for a greater purpose.
    hacer un sacrificio

    Related Words

    to sacrifice
    To make a sacrifice or renounce something valuable.
    sacrificar
    sacred
    Having a religious character or deserving of deep respect.
    sagrado
    offering
    Something offered to a deity as a sign of veneration.
    ofrenda

    Slang Meanings

    To give everything for the family.
    She says that her only sacrifice is working hard for her children.
    Ella dice que su único sacrificio es trabajar duro por sus hijos.
    Renunciation of fun for responsibilities.
    He had to make sacrifices and not go out with his friends to study.
    Tuvo que hacer sacrificios y no salir con sus amigos para estudiar.