Spanish word

sagrado

Pronunciation

IPA/saˈɣɾaðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivesacred

Example

No debes tocar los objetos sagrados del templo.

You must not touch the sacred objects of the temple.

Illustration for sagrado (sacred)

More examples

El monte es considerado sagrado por las comunidades locales.

The mountain is considered sacred by the local communities.

Core concept

A temple object cordoned off as untouchable.

Common phrases

  • templo sagrado

    sacred temple

  • objetos sagrados

    sacred objects

  • lo sagrado

    the sacred

Similar words

santo: Holds status as an object of worship or liturgical honor within a religion.
religioso: Relates to religion, religious institutions, or acts of worship.
divino: Appears to come from a deity and inspires awe as something exalted.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo se considera intocable o protegido por motivos religiosos, morales o simbólicos, y por eso merece respeto.

Word origin

Sagrado derives from Latin sacer 'holy' and the verb sacrare 'to consecrate', passing through the past participle sacratus into medieval Spanish.

Usage tips

  • The adjective normally follows the noun and agrees in gender and number (objetos sagrados, la tradición sagrada), so word order and agreement differ from English.

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