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/sakɾiˈfiθjo/ ES

/sakɾiˈfisjo/ MX

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Translation

sacrifice

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Word origin

From Latin sacrificium ('a making sacred'), from sacer ('sacred') plus facere ('to make'). English 'sacrifice' comes from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
sacrificium
English cognates
sacrifice, sacred

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsacrificios

Examples

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Studying abroad demands a lot of sacrifice.

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Her parents made great sacrifices for her.

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Success came after years of sacrifice.

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Winning the medal was worth all the sacrifice.

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Are you willing to make that sacrifice?

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This word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 2: sacrificio, masa, pasta and 7 more words.