sagrado
/saˈɡɾado/
The Spanish word for sacred is sagrado.
sagrado is an adjective used to describe something that is consecrated, dedicated or devoted.
Meaning: consecrated, dedicated, devoted (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Spanish-speaking regions, the word Reliquia can be used to describe something as sacred, especially when referring to objects related to saints or religious figures.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form sagrada for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form sagrados for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form sagradas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/saˈɡɾado/
Did you know?
- In Latin American folklore, certain natural sites are called lugares sagrados and are protected by local customs that forbid taking any stone or plant from the area.
- The phrase el Sagrado Corazón refers to the Sacred Heart, a very common icon found in homes and churches across Spain and Latin America.
- A person can describe a routine or a duty as 'sagrada', such as 'la rutina sagrada', to emphasize that it is a non-negotiable part of their life.
Examples in context
- Este lugar es sagrado.This place is sacred.The first example uses sagrado to describe a place.Tatoeba #2139120 by hayastan, translation #5132102 by CarpeLanam
- La iglesia es un lugar sagrado.Church is a sacred place.The second example uses sagrado to describe a place.Tatoeba #8444167 by arh, translation #10369380 by DJ_Saidez
- En la India, la vaca es un animal sagrado.In India, the cow is a sacred animal.The third example uses sagrado to describe an animal.Tatoeba #1359596 by Shishir, translation #65733 by AlanF_US
- En la catedral, podemos apreciar el ambiente sagrado que impregna cada rincón.In the cathedral, we can appreciate the sacred atmosphere that permeates every corner.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are visiting an ancient temple.
- Daniel¿Es este un sitio sagrado?Is this a sacred site?
- ElenaSí, es un lugar sagrado para ellos.Yes, it is a sacred place for them.
- DanielDebemos ser muy respetuosos aquí.We must be very respectful here.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sagrado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
