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sacrificar

[sa.kri.fi.ˈkar]
verb
to sacrifice
1. to offer something as a religious ritual or act of worship
They sacrificed a lamb to the gods.
Eles sacrificaram um cordeiro aos deuses.
2. to give up something valued for a greater purpose or someone else's benefit
She sacrificed her career for her family.
Ela sacrificou sua carreira pela sua família.
3. to sell or give something at a loss
The store sacrificed prices to clear inventory.
A loja sacrificou os preços para limpar o estoque.
4. in sports, to make a strategic play that disadvantages oneself for team benefit
He sacrificed a bunt to advance the runner.
Ele sacrificou um bunt para avançar o corredor.
Synonyms
renunciarabdicarabandonaroferecerceder
Antonyms
ganharobteraproveitarpreservar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sacrificar
standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
sacrificar
standard usage; also used in religious and metaphorical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sacrificar-se por alguém
sacrificar tudo
grande sacrifício
em sacrifício de
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