Sagrada (en. Sacred)

/saˈɡɾa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something that has a divine or religious character.
The church is a sacred place for believers.
La iglesia es un lugar sagrado para los creyentes.
Something that must be respected and protected for its sentimental or cultural value.
The family considered their home as a sacred space.
La familia consideraba su hogar como un espacio sagrado.
What is considered untouchable or very valuable.
The ritual has a sacred meaning in the ceremony.
El ritual tiene un significado sagrado en la ceremonia.

Etymology

From Latin 'sacratus', the past participle of 'sacro', which means 'consecrated' or 'sacred'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sacred land
A place that is considered especially important or revered.
tierra sagrada
within the sacred
In the realm of what is considered worthy of respect.
dentro de lo sagrado
sacred ritual
A ceremony that has a profound religious or spiritual meaning.
ritual sagrado

Related Words

sacred
That which is worthy of reverence and respect.
sagrado
tabernacle
A place where the Blessed Sacrament is kept in the church.
sagrario
sacrifice
The act of offering something to God or the gods.
sacrificio

Slang Meanings

Something that is extremely important or that should not be touched.
That project is sacred to him.
Ese proyecto es sagrado para él.
It refers to an unwritten rule or norm in a group.
Rest hours are sacred in our office.
Las horas de descanso son sagradas en nuestra oficina.