Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 39.