/saˈɣɾaðo/
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Translation
sacred, holy
Word origin
From Latin sacratus, the past participle of sacrare ('to consecrate'), from sacer ('holy'). The same root gives English 'sacred' and 'consecrate'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sacratus
- English cognates
- sacred, consecrate
Grammar
Femininesagrada
Masc pluralsagrados
Fem pluralsagradas
Examples
, templo .
For them, this temple is a sacred place.
muchas .
Family is something sacred in many cultures.
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You must not touch the sacred objects on the altar.
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Why do they consider that mountain sacred?
muchos creyentes.
Sunday is a holy day for many believers.
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