sacred pact

[ˈseɪkrəd pækt]
noun phrasepl: sacred pacts
pacto sagrado
1. A solemn agreement or covenant between parties that is considered inviolable due to its religious, spiritual, or moral significance
The two nations signed a sacred pact to maintain peace and brotherhood forever.
As duas nações assinaram um pacto sagrado para manter a paz e a fraternidade para sempre.
2. A binding promise or agreement that carries deep spiritual or emotional weight and is not meant to be broken
They made a sacred pact to always support each other through life's challenges.
Eles fizeram um pacto sagrado de sempre se apoiarem nos desafios da vida.
The concept of a 'sacred pact' carries significant weight in both Brazilian and American cultures, often appearing in religious contexts, international diplomacy, and personal relationships. In Brazil, particularly in indigenous and spiritual contexts, sacred pacts hold deep cultural meaning related to ancestral traditions and community bonds. In the United States, the term is frequently used in diplomatic and historical contexts, such as treaties between nations or solemn personal commitments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sacred covenantsolemn vowbinding agreementholy compactinviolable promise
Antonyms / Antônimos
broken promisecasual agreementtemporary accorddisposable contract

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
pacto sagrado
Standard formal usage across Brazil
Portugal
pacto sagrado
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese, with equally formal tone
Colloquial Brazilian
compromisso sagrado
Less formal alternative emphasizing the commitment aspect

Related Words

covenantvowoathtreatyalliancebondcommitment

Related Idioms & Phrases

sealed with a sacred pact
bound by a sacred pact
honor a sacred pact
break a sacred pact
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