sacro

[ˈsa.kɾu]
adjectivemasculinepl: sacros
sacred
1. relating to or connected with religion; deserving religious respect or reverence
The sacro arte of the ancient temple was carefully preserved.
A arte sacra do templo antigo foi cuidadosamente preservada.
2. in anatomy, relating to the sacrum bone at the base of the spine
The sacro region of the vertebral column requires careful examination.
A região sacra da coluna vertebral requer exame cuidadoso.
3. inviolable; not to be broken or interfered with
The sacro promise between them was never broken.
A promessa sacra entre eles nunca foi quebrada.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'sacro' is primarily used in technical/medical terminology and formal religious contexts. The more common everyday word for 'sacred' is 'sagrado'. The word 'sacro' appears frequently in anatomical terminology (sacro-ilíaco, sacro-coccígeo) and in formal religious or legal discourse where the concept of something being inviolable is emphasized.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sagradodivinosantoreligioso
Antonyms / Antônimos
profanosecularmundanolaico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sacro
commonly used in religious and anatomical contexts
Portugal
sagrado
Portuguese preference for 'sagrado' in most contexts; 'sacro' more technical/medical
Medical/Scientific
sacro
standard terminology in anatomy and medicine across all regions

Related Words

sacralidadesacralizarsacráriosacramentesacrossantosacerdócio

Related Idioms & Phrases

sacro e profano
direito sacro
lugar sacro
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