sacrifício
[sah-kruh-FEE-see-oo]
nounmasculinepl: sacrifícios
sacrifice
1. The act of offering something precious or valued to a deity or for a cause
The soldier's sacrifice was honored by the nation.
O sacrifício do soldado foi honrado pela nação.
2. Something given up or lost, usually something important or valued
She made great sacrifices for her children's education.
Ela fez grandes sacrifícios pela educação de seus filhos.
3. In religious contexts, the killing of an animal or person as an offering
The ancient ritual involved animal sacrifice.
O ritual antigo envolvia sacrifício de animais.
4. A loss or surrender of something for a greater purpose or benefit
Success requires sacrifice and dedication.
O sucesso requer sacrifício e dedicação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fazer sacrifício - to make a sacrifice
em sacrifício de - in sacrifice of
grande sacrifício - great sacrifice
sacrifício pessoal - personal sacrifice
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