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sacred

/ˈseɪkɹɪd/ /ˈseɪkəd/

Meanings
adjective

Sagrado, consagrado

Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.

Examples :

"a sacred day"
Un día sagrado.
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adjective

Sagrado, santo

Designated or exalted by a divine sanction; possessing the highest title to obedience, honor, reverence, or veneration; entitled to extreme reverence; venerable.

Examples :

"The family's tradition of Sunday dinner was considered sacred, a time for quiet conversation and shared joy. "
La tradición familiar de la cena del domingo se consideraba sagrada, un momento para la conversación tranquila y la alegría compartida.
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Related Words

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designated verb

/ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/ /ˈdezɪɡˌneɪtɪd/

Designar, señalar, indicar

"to designate the boundaries of a country"

designar las fronteras de un país

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veneration noun

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/

Veneración, adoración

"The teacher's decades of dedicated service earned her a deep veneration from her students. "

Las décadas de servicio dedicado de la maestra le ganaron una profunda veneración de sus estudiantes.

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inviolable adjective

/ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/

Inviolable, sagrado

"A person's right to free speech is considered inviolable in many democracies. "

El derecho de una persona a la libertad de expresión se considera inviolable en muchas democracias.

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metaphysics noun

/mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

Metafísica

"My philosophy teacher is studying metaphysics this semester. "

Mi profesor de filosofía está estudiando metafísica este semestre.

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preposition noun

/ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/

Preposición

"Understanding what a preposition is helps students identify the function of words like "on," "in," and "at" within a sentence. "

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

Considerar, reflexionar sobre

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

Considere que hemos tenido tres eventos importantes y el año apenas ha comenzado.

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

Especialmente, particularmente

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Mi hermana es muy servicial, especialmente cuando se trata de organizar cosas.

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consecrated verb

/ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪtɪd/

Consagrar, santificar

"The priest consecrated the bread and wine during the religious ceremony, making them sacred. "

El sacerdote consagró el pan y el vino durante la ceremonia religiosa, haciéndolos sagrados.

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conversation noun

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/

Conversación, plática

"During their lunch break, the coworkers had a conversation about the new project. "

Durante su hora de almuerzo, los compañeros de trabajo tuvieron una conversación sobre el nuevo proyecto.

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traditions noun

/trəˈdɪʃənz/

Tradiciones, costumbres

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

Nuestra familia tiene muchas tradiciones, como las comidas especiales que comemos en Acción de Gracias, que difieren ligeramente de las tradiciones de mis primos.

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possessing verb

/pəˈzɛsɪŋ/ /pəˈzɛsɪŋɡ/

Poseer, tener

"He does not even possess a working telephone."

Ni siquiera posee un teléfono que funcione.

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characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

Caracterizar, retratar

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

El profesor caracterizó al estudiante como disruptivo en clase.