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sacramental

/ˌsækrəˈmɛntəl/ /ˌsækrəˈmɛntl̩/

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noun

Sacramental

An object (such as holy water or a crucifix) or an action (such as making the sign of the cross) which is regarded as encouraging devotion and thus spiritually aiding the person who uses it.

Examples :

"The rosary is a sacramental that many Catholics use to help them pray. "

El rosario es un sacramental que muchos católicos usan para ayudarlos a rezar.

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adjective

sacramental

Used in, or relating to, a sacrament.

Examples :

"The altar boys were sacked after they were caught sampling the sacramental wine instead of just passing it to the priest before communion."

Los monaguillos fueron despedidos después de que los pillaron probando el vino sacramental en lugar de simplemente pasárselo al sacerdote antes de la comunión.

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