verb🔗ShareSacrificar, ofrecerTo offer (something) as a gift to a deity."The villagers sacrificed a lamb to the mountain god for a good harvest. "Los aldeanos sacrificaron un cordero al dios de la montaña para obtener una buena cosecha.religionritualmythologytheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacrificar, renunciarTo give away (something valuable) to get at least a possibility of gaining something else of value (such as self-respect, trust, love, freedom, prosperity), or to avoid an even greater loss."Venison has many advantages over meat from factory farms, although it still requires a hunter to sacrifice the life of a deer."La carne de venado tiene muchas ventajas sobre la carne de las granjas industriales, aunque todavía requiere que un cazador sacrifique la vida de un ciervo.valuemoralreligionphilosophyactionachievementfamilyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacrificar, cederTo trade (a value of higher worth) for something of lesser worth in order to gain something else valued more, such as an ally or business relationship, or to avoid an even greater loss; to sell without profit to gain something other than money."The company sacrificed short-term profits by offering discounts to attract new, long-term customers. "La empresa sacrificó las ganancias a corto plazo al ofrecer descuentos para atraer a nuevos clientes a largo plazo.valuebusinessmoralreligionphilosophyeconomyfinanceachievementwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacrificarTo intentionally give up (a piece) in order to improve one’s position on the board."In chess, she sacrificed her knight to open up an attack on the king. "En ajedrez, sacrificó su caballo para abrir un ataque contra el rey.gamesportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacrificarTo advance (a runner on base) by batting the ball so it can be caught or fielded, placing the batter out, but with insufficient time to put the runner out."The batter sacrificed himself to move the runner to second base. "El bateador se sacrificó para avanzar al corredor a segunda base.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVender a pérdida, sacrificarTo sell at a price less than the cost or actual value."The store sacrificed the unsold winter coats at half price to clear out space for the spring collection. "La tienda sacrificó los abrigos de invierno sin vender a mitad de precio para hacer espacio para la colección de primavera.businesseconomyfinancevaluecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSacrificar, matarTo destroy; to kill."The farmer sacrificed a chicken for a religious ceremony. "El granjero sacrificó un pollo para una ceremonia religiosa.ritualreligionmythologytheologywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
