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sacrificio

sah-kree-FEE-syohsa.kɾiˈfi.sjo

“sacrificio” means “sacrifice” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

sacrifice, effort

Also: renunciation, dedication
NounmA2
A colorful storybook illustration showing a child carefully placing a single, shiny red apple onto a large, empty wooden plate, symbolizing giving up something valuable.

📝 In Action

Estudiar todos los días fue un gran sacrificio, pero valió la pena.

A2

Studying every day was a great sacrifice, but it was worth it.

Mis padres hicieron muchos sacrificios para que yo pudiera ir a la universidad.

B1

My parents made many sacrifices so that I could go to university.

Su sacrificio y disciplina la llevaron a ganar la medalla de oro.

B2

Her dedication and discipline led her to win the gold medal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • esfuerzo (effort)
  • dedicación (dedication)

Common Collocations

  • hacer un sacrificio – to make a sacrifice
  • gran sacrificio – great sacrifice

sacrifice

Also: offering
NounmB2formal
A colorful storybook illustration depicting a small, simple stone altar set in a tranquil outdoor location, adorned with a bouquet of fresh flowers and a small wisp of smoke rising from burning incense.

📝 In Action

Los antiguos mayas realizaban sacrificios en sus templos.

B2

The ancient Mayans performed sacrifices in their temples.

El sacerdote preparó el cordero para el sacrificio ritual.

C1

The priest prepared the lamb for the ritual sacrifice.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • sacrificio humano – human sacrifice
  • sacrificio animal – animal sacrifice

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sacrificio" in Spanish:

dedication→effort→offering→renunciation→sacrifice→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sacrificio

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'sacrificio' to mean 'great personal effort'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sacrificar(to sacrifice) — Verb
sacrificado(sacrificed / dedicated) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *sacrificium*, which meant 'a sacred act' or 'a performance of a sacred rite.' It combines *sacer* (sacred) and *facere* (to make or do).

First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: sacrificePortuguese: sacrifício

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'sacrificio' siempre una palabra negativa?

No. Aunque implica un costo o una pérdida, 'sacrificio' se usa a menudo en un sentido positivo para alabar la dedicación, el esfuerzo, o el amor de alguien hacia un objetivo o persona. Es el precio que se paga por algo bueno.