Sagrario (en. Sanctuary)

/saˈɡɾaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Space within a church where the consecrated hosts are reserved.
The sagrario is a sacred place that must be treated with respect.
El sagrario es un lugar sagrado que debe ser tratado con respeto.
Box or compartment in which the Blessed Sacrament is kept.
The priest opened the sagrario to add more hosts.
El sacerdote abrió el sagrario para añadir más hostias.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sacrarium', which means 'sacred place'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in the sagrario
To be in a place of contemplation or tranquility.
estar en el sagrario
to open the sagrario
To refer to accessing the sacred or the important.
abrir el sagrario

Related Words

sacred
That is venerated or considered worthy of respect.
sagrado
saint
Person recognized for their holiness and virtues.
santo
worship
Religious practice offered to a divinity.
culto

Slang Meanings

Meeting place for transcendent moments.
That conversation was our sagrario, where we shared everything.
Esa conversación fue nuestro sagrario, donde compartimos todo.
Personal space for reflection.
My room is my sagrario where I meditate and find myself.
Mi habitación es mi sagrario donde medito y me encuentro conmigo mismo.