English–Spanish
“sacrilege” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/sakɾiˈlexjo/
Example
¡Es un sacrilegio perder esa oportunidad!
It is sacrilege to miss that opportunity!
How to say “sacrilege” in Spanish
“Sacrilege” in Spanish is sacrilegio.
A grave insult to something cherished.
Example sentences with sacrilegio
Muchos calificaron de sacrilegio la remodelación de la iglesia.
Many called the church's renovation sacrilege.
Tips for using sacrilegio
- The noun sacrilegio contrasts with the adjective sacrílego (accent on the i), and English speakers often conflate them with English 'sacrilegious'.