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    Sacrifique (en. Sacrifice)

    /sakiˈfike/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To offer something in favor of a cause or to one's own detriment.
    She sacrifices her time to help others.
    Ella sacrifique su tiempo para ayudar a los demás.
    To give up something that is valued for the benefit of another person.
    The father sacrifices his desires so that his children receive a good education.
    El padre sacrifique sus deseos para que sus hijos tengan una buena educación.
    To make a sacrifice in a religious context.
    The priest sacrifices an offering during the ceremony.
    El sacerdote sacrifique una ofrenda durante la ceremonia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sacrificium', which means 'offering' or 'the action of making sacred'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sacrifice in vain
    To make a sacrifice that yields no benefit.
    sacrificar en vano
    personal sacrifice
    Giving up something of one's own for the good of others.
    sacrificio personal
    to sacrifice something for someone
    Setting aside something valuable to help another person.
    sacrificar algo por alguien

    Related Words

    sacrifice
    The act of renouncing a good, right, or desire for something more important.
    sacrificio
    sacred
    That which deserves respect or veneration.
    sagrado
    offering
    Something presented to God or the gods as a sign of veneration.
    ofrenda

    Slang Meanings

    To make an unexpected sacrifice.
    I didn't expect him to sacrifice his night just to see me.
    No esperaba que sacrifique su noche solo para verme.
    To set aside something personal for the group.
    That's the kind of guy who always sacrifices his plans for others.
    Ese es el tipo que siempre sacrifica sus planes por los demás.