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A2 adjective #7,500 सबसे आम 10 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

sacro

शीर्ष 7,500

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव sacro 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या sacro in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'sacro' often. However, you might see it on signs if you travel to a Spanish-speaking country. Think of it as a special word for 'holy' things you see in a museum or a big church. For example, if you see a beautiful old painting of an angel in a cathedral, the sign might say 'Arte Sacro.' Just remember it means 'religious' or 'holy.' It is like the English word 'sacred.' You might also hear it if you learn the names of bones in a basic science class, where the 'sacro' is a bone in your back. At this stage, just recognize that it relates to religion or the body.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you can start using 'sacro' in specific phrases. You should know 'música sacra' (religious music) and 'arte sacro' (religious art). If you are talking about your hobbies and you like visiting old churches, you can say 'Me gusta el arte sacro.' Remember the grammar: 'arte' is masculine, so use 'sacro.' 'Música' is feminine, so use 'sacra.' You might also use it to describe a body part if you are talking about health: 'Me duele el sacro' (My sacrum hurts). It is a more formal and specific word than 'sagrado,' which you use for things that are important to you personally.

By B1, you should understand the distinction between 'sacro' and 'sagrado.' 'Sacro' is used for formal categories. You will encounter it in history lessons about the 'Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico.' You should be able to describe cultural events using the word, such as 'Durante la Semana Santa, escuchamos mucha música sacra.' You also start to see it in literature or news reports about the Vatican, like 'el Sacro Colegio.' Your vocabulary is growing to include these more technical, formal adjectives that describe specific traditions and institutions of the Spanish-speaking world.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, you use 'sacro' to add precision to your speech and writing. You understand that 'sacro' refers to the institutional or technical aspect of holiness. You can discuss the 'articulación sacroilíaca' in a medical context or analyze the 'elementos sacros' in a poem. You are comfortable with the word's placement and agreement. You might use it to contrast with 'lo profano' (the profane/secular) in an essay about culture. Your understanding of the word includes its historical weight, and you use it to sound more academic or professional when discussing art, history, or science.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you have a nuanced grasp of 'sacro.' You can use it metaphorically or in highly specialized contexts. You might discuss 'la sacralidad' (the sacredness) of a ritual and use 'sacro' to describe the objects involved with absolute precision. You understand the etymological link to Latin and how it influences other words like 'sacramento' or 'sacrilegio.' You can read complex theological or historical texts where 'sacro' appears frequently and understand the subtle implications of its use over 'sagrado' or 'santo.' You use the word to convey a sense of formal, objective holiness and institutional authority.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, you master 'sacro' in all its forms. You can appreciate its use in archaic texts or high-level academic discourse. You might use it in a legal or canonical context, such as 'derecho sacro.' You understand the deep cultural and philosophical history of the word, from its Roman roots to its role in defining European identity through the 'Sacro Imperio.' You can use the word with perfect stylistic control, knowing exactly when it will evoke the right level of solemnity, technicality, or historical resonance. Your use of 'sacro' is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker in specialized fields.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

sacro 30 सेकंड में

Sacro means holy or sacred, often used for formal categories of art and music.
It is also the anatomical term for the sacrum bone at the base of the spine.
The word changes to 'sacra' for feminine nouns and 'sacros/sacras' for plurals.
It is more formal and technical than the common word 'sagrado'.

The Spanish word sacro is an adjective that translates to 'holy,' 'sacred,' or 'consecrated' in English. It is deeply rooted in religious, artistic, and anatomical contexts. While it shares a similar meaning with the more common word sagrado, sacro is often reserved for specific formal expressions, technical terms, or historical descriptions. To understand this word, one must look at its Latin origin, sacer, which refers to anything set apart for the gods. In modern Spanish, when you encounter this word, you are likely looking at something related to the Catholic Church, classical music, or human biology.

Religious Art and Music: The most frequent use of 'sacro' is in the phrases arte sacro (sacred art) and música sacra (sacred music). These terms describe works created specifically for religious worship or to depict divine subjects. Unlike 'sagrado,' which can describe a person's feelings toward a temple, 'sacro' is the technical adjective for the genre itself.

El museo exhibe una colección impresionante de arte sacro del siglo diecisiete.

Translation: The museum exhibits an impressive collection of sacred art from the seventeenth century.

Anatomical Context: In biology and medicine, 'sacro' refers to the hueso sacro (the sacrum). This is the large, triangular bone at the base of the spine. The name comes from the ancient belief that this bone was the 'holy bone' because it was the last part of the body to decay, or because it was used in animal sacrifices.

Furthermore, the word appears in historical titles, such as the Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico (Holy Roman Empire). In this context, it emphasizes the divine endorsement of the political entity. In everyday conversation, you might not hear a teenager use 'sacro' to describe their favorite place; instead, they would use 'sagrado.' However, if you are visiting a cathedral in Spain or Latin America, the signs and guidebooks will frequently use 'sacro' to categorize the relics and architecture. It carries a weight of tradition and formality that 'sagrado' lacks. In the realm of literature, 'sacro' can also be used to evoke a sense of ancient mystery. For instance, a writer might describe a 'bosque sacro' (sacred grove) to suggest a place where ancient rituals were performed. Understanding 'sacro' allows you to navigate the intellectual and spiritual history of the Spanish-speaking world, bridging the gap between the physical body (the bone) and the spiritual soul (the art).

La música sacra de Bach es fundamental para la historia de la cultura occidental.

Using sacro correctly requires attention to gender and number agreement, as well as its placement within the sentence. As an adjective, it must match the noun it modifies. Since it ends in '-o,' it changes to sacra for feminine nouns and adds '-s' for plural forms (sacros, sacras).

Gender Agreement: Pair it with masculine nouns: 'el arte sacro,' 'el hueso sacro.' Pair it with feminine nouns: 'la música sacra,' 'la historia sacra.' Notice how the ending shifts to accommodate the noun's gender.

Los monjes cantan himnos sacros durante la ceremonia del alba.

In terms of sentence placement, 'sacro' almost always follows the noun it describes. This is typical for descriptive adjectives in Spanish that define a category or a specific type. For example, 'música sacra' is a specific category of music, so placing the adjective before the noun ('sacra música') would sound poetic, archaic, or simply incorrect in a standard context. When you are describing the anatomical bone, it is strictly 'el hueso sacro.' If you were to say 'el sacro hueso,' you would be personifying the bone or speaking in a very high literary style.

Common Phrasal Patterns: 1. [Noun] + sacro: 'arte sacro,' 'recinto sacro.'
2. El [Noun] sacro: 'El Colegio Sacro.'
3. Relativo a lo sacro: Relating to the sacred (using the neuter article 'lo' to create an abstract noun).

Let's look at pluralization. If you are talking about multiple sacred objects or bones, you must use sacros or sacras. For example, 'Los textos sacros de las diferentes religiones ofrecen perspectivas variadas sobre la moralidad.' Here, 'textos' is masculine plural, so 'sacros' matches. In a medical context, you might discuss 'las vértebras sacras,' where 'vértebras' is feminine plural. This consistent agreement is vital for sounding natural in Spanish. Furthermore, 'sacro' is rarely used with intensifiers like 'muy' or 'extremadamente' because holiness is often viewed as an absolute state in the contexts where 'sacro' is used. You wouldn't usually say 'esta música es muy sacra'; you would say 'esta música es sacra' or 'esta música es muy espiritual.'

La anatomía humana incluye cinco vértebras sacras fusionadas en un solo hueso.

The word sacro is not typically heard in a grocery store or at a football match. Instead, it occupies specific cultural and professional niches. If you find yourself in these environments, you will hear it frequently.

1. In Museums and Art Galleries: When visiting the Prado in Madrid or the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City, you will see signs for 'Salas de Arte Sacro.' Curators use this term to group together paintings of saints, sculptures of the Virgin Mary, and ornate liturgical objects like chalices and monstrances.

El guía explicó que el arte sacro servía para educar a los fieles que no sabían leer.

2. In Classical Music Concerts: Radio stations dedicated to classical music or concert programs often announce 'un ciclo de música sacra.' This refers to masses, oratorios, and requiems composed by greats like Mozart, Vivaldi, or Victoria. It is a formal designation for music written for the liturgy.

Another common place to hear this word is in a medical or fitness setting. Doctors, physiotherapists, and yoga instructors often refer to the 'sacro' or the 'zona sacra.' If you go to a doctor in Spain complaining of lower back pain, they might mention your 'articulación sacroilíaca' (sacroiliac joint). In this context, the word has lost its religious connotation and is purely descriptive of a body part. Furthermore, in news reports from the Vatican, you will hear about the 'Sacro Colegio de Cardenales' (the Sacred College of Cardinals). This is the official body that advises the Pope and elects new ones. Here, 'sacro' serves to elevate the status of the institution. Finally, in academic settings, particularly in history or theology classes, 'sacro' is used to discuss the 'Sacro Imperio Romano.' Students of history must learn this term to understand the political structure of Europe from the Middle Ages until the Napoleonic era. Thus, while 'sacro' is specialized, it is essential for anyone interested in Spanish culture, science, or history.

El médico me dijo que el dolor proviene de la base del sacro.

Even though 'sacro' seems straightforward, its specificity leads to several common errors for English speakers and even native Spanish speakers in certain contexts.

Mistake 1: Confusing 'Sacro' with 'Sagrado': This is the most frequent error. While both mean 'sacred,' 'sacro' is an objective, categorical adjective, whereas 'sagrado' is more subjective and emotional. You would say 'La Biblia es un libro sagrado' (The Bible is a sacred book) because it is holy to you or a group. You would say 'música sacra' because it is a formal genre. Saying 'música sagrada' is not 'wrong,' but it sounds less professional.

Incorrecto: El hueso sagrado me duele.
Correcto: El hueso sacro me duele.

Mistake 2: Gender Agreement Errors: English speakers often forget that 'sacro' must change to 'sacra' for feminine nouns. A common mistake is saying 'arte sacra' or 'música sacro.' Remember: Arte is masculine (el arte), so it is 'arte sacro.' Música is feminine (la música), so it is 'música sacra.'

Another mistake involves the word 'sacro' as a noun. In English, we call the bone the 'sacrum.' In Spanish, the bone is 'el sacro' (the noun form of the adjective). Beginners sometimes try to say 'el sacrum' or 'el sacrio,' which are incorrect. Stick to 'el sacro' for the bone. Additionally, avoid using 'sacro' for secular things you simply respect deeply. If you want to say your Sunday morning coffee is 'sacred' to you, use 'sagrado' (Mi café es sagrado). Using 'sacro' in that context would sound bizarrely technical, like you are performing a medical or liturgical ritual on your espresso. Finally, be careful with the spelling. Do not confuse 'sacro' with 'saco' (bag/jacket) or 'asco' (disgust). A single letter change completely alters the meaning, leading to potentially embarrassing sentences like 'Tengo un dolor en el saco' (I have a pain in my bag/jacket) instead of 'Tengo un dolor en el sacro.'

Incorrecto: La música sacro es muy relajante.
Correcto: La música sacra es muy relajante.

Spanish has a rich vocabulary for the divine and the consecrated. Understanding the nuances between 'sacro' and its synonyms will elevate your Spanish from basic to sophisticated.

Sacro vs. Sagrado: As discussed, sacro is technical and categorical (música sacra). Sagrado is general and emotional (un lugar sagrado). If you are unsure, 'sagrado' is usually the safer bet for everyday speech.
Sacro vs. Santo: Santo translates to 'Saint' (noun) or 'Holy' (adjective). Use 'Santo' for people (San Pedro) or for things with direct divine nature (El Espíritu Santo). 'Sacro' is more about the *purpose* or *category* of the thing, like 'arte sacro.'
Sacro vs. Divino: Divino means 'divine' or 'god-like.' It is often used as a superlative in slang ('¡Este pastel está divino!'). 'Sacro' is never used this way; it remains formal and serious.

El arte sacro busca representar lo divino a través de lo humano.

Other alternatives include consagrado (consecrated), which implies a specific ritual has been performed to make something holy. For example, 'el pan consagrado' (the consecrated bread). There is also venerable, used for things or people worthy of deep respect. In a medical context, there are no real synonyms for 'sacro' when referring to the bone, other than technical terms like 'vertebral' or 'pélvico,' but those are less specific. When writing, choosing between these words depends on the tone. Use 'sacro' for academic, liturgical, or medical writing. Use 'sagrado' for personal essays or general descriptions. Use 'santo' for religious devotion. This precision is what distinguishes a fluent speaker from a beginner.

La diferencia entre lo sacro y lo profano es un tema central en la sociología de la religión.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The 'hueso sacro' (sacrum bone) is so named because it was believed to be the 'resurrection bone' from which the body would be rebuilt in the afterlife, or because it was the part of the animal offered in sacrifices.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ˈsa.kɾo/

US /ˈsa.kɾo/

The stress is on the first syllable: SA-cro.

तुकबंदी

lacro macro simulacro chacro ácro flacro nacro pacro

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing the 'r' like the English 'r' (it should be a tap).
Making the 'o' sound like 'oh-oo' (it should be a single, short sound).
Adding a 'u' sound after the 'k' like 'suacro'.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

Easy to recognize because it looks like 'sacred' or 'sacrum'.

लिखना 4/5

Requires correct gender agreement (sacro vs. sacra).

बोलना 3/5

The 'r' tap can be tricky for beginners.

श्रवण 2/5

Distinctive sound, easy to pick out in context.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

iglesia música hueso arte religión

आगे सीखें

sagrado consagrar liturgia pelvis vértebra

उन्नत

sacrosanto hierático litúrgico profano eclecisástico

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective-Noun Agreement

Música sacra (feminine), Arte sacro (masculine).

Adjective Placement

Usually follows the noun: Música sacra.

Neuter Article 'lo'

Lo sacro (the sacred/the holy as a concept).

Pluralization

Objetos sacros (add -s).

Noun formation

El sacro (using the adjective as a noun for the bone).

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

El arte sacro es muy antiguo.

Sacred art is very old.

Sacro matches the masculine noun arte.

La música sacra es bonita.

Sacred music is beautiful.

Sacra matches the feminine noun música.

Hay un hueso sacro en la espalda.

There is a sacrum bone in the back.

Sacro is used here as a noun/adjective for the bone.

Vemos arte sacro en la iglesia.

We see sacred art in the church.

Standard adjective placement after the noun.

El libro de arte sacro es grande.

The sacred art book is big.

Definite article 'el' matches 'libro'.

Me gusta la música sacra.

I like sacred music.

Verb 'gustar' used with 'la música sacra'.

Es un lugar con arte sacro.

It is a place with sacred art.

Indefinite article 'un' with 'lugar'.

El museo tiene objetos sacros.

The museum has sacred objects.

Plural masculine form: sacros.

Visitamos una exposición de arte sacro esta mañana.

We visited a sacred art exhibition this morning.

Preterite tense 'visitamos'.

El coro canta música sacra todos los domingos.

The choir sings sacred music every Sunday.

Present tense 'canta'.

El médico examinó mi hueso sacro.

The doctor examined my sacrum bone.

Medical use of sacro.

En Toledo hay muchas piezas de arte sacro.

In Toledo, there are many pieces of sacred art.

Use of 'hay' for existence.

La música sacra me ayuda a estudiar.

Sacred music helps me study.

Direct object pronoun 'me'.

Este edificio era un recinto sacro.

This building was a sacred enclosure.

Imperfect tense 'era'.

Las pinturas sacras son muy detalladas.

The sacred paintings are very detailed.

Feminine plural: sacras.

¿Conoces algún compositor de música sacra?

Do you know any sacred music composer?

Question form with 'conoces'.

El Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico duró muchos siglos.

The Holy Roman Empire lasted many centuries.

Proper noun usage.

El historiador habló sobre el valor del arte sacro.

The historian spoke about the value of sacred art.

Preterite 'habló'.

Es necesario proteger el patrimonio sacro del país.

It is necessary to protect the country's sacred heritage.

Impersonal expression 'es necesario'.

La música sacra evolucionó desde el canto gregoriano.

Sacred music evolved from Gregorian chant.

Preterite 'evolucionó'.

El dolor en el sacro puede ser muy molesto.

Pain in the sacrum can be very annoying.

Noun use of sacro.

Muchos artistas contemporáneos exploran lo sacro.

Many contemporary artists explore the sacred.

Neuter article 'lo' creates an abstract noun.

La ceremonia incluyó varios ritos sacros.

The ceremony included several sacred rites.

Plural masculine 'sacros'.

El guía nos mostró el recinto sacro de la catedral.

The guide showed us the sacred enclosure of the cathedral.

Indirect object pronoun 'nos'.

La distinción entre lo sacro y lo profano es fundamental en este análisis.

The distinction between the sacred and the profane is fundamental in this analysis.

Abstract contrast using 'lo'.

El Sacro Colegio se reunirá para elegir al nuevo pontífice.

The Sacred College will meet to elect the new pontiff.

Future tense 'se reunirá'.

El autor utiliza un lenguaje sacro para elevar el tono del poema.

The author uses sacred language to elevate the poem's tone.

Literary context.

La arquitectura sacra de Gaudí es única en el mundo.

Gaudí's sacred architecture is unique in the world.

Feminine adjective 'sacra' modifying 'arquitectura'.

Se han restaurado las vestiduras sacras del siglo dieciocho.

The eighteenth-century sacred vestments have been restored.

Passive 'se' construction.

La lesión afecta a la zona sacra de la columna.

The injury affects the sacral area of the spine.

Medical precision.

El concierto de música sacra fue un éxito rotundo.

The sacred music concert was a resounding success.

Noun phrase 'concierto de música sacra'.

Los arqueólogos hallaron un altar sacro bajo las ruinas.

Archeologists found a sacred altar under the ruins.

Historical/Archaeological context.

La secularización de la sociedad ha relegado lo sacro al ámbito privado.

The secularization of society has relegated the sacred to the private sphere.

Sophisticated sociological vocabulary.

El tratado aborda la influencia de lo sacro en la política medieval.

The treatise addresses the influence of the sacred on medieval politics.

Academic 'aborda'.

La polifonía sacra alcanzó su cénit durante el Renacimiento.

Sacred polyphony reached its zenith during the Renaissance.

Musicological term 'polifonía sacra'.

El sujeto experimentó una epifanía ante la belleza de lo sacro.

The subject experienced an epiphany before the beauty of the sacred.

High-level literary style.

La integridad del hueso sacro es crucial para la estabilidad pélvica.

The integrity of the sacrum is crucial for pelvic stability.

Technical medical description.

El ritual se desarrolla en un espacio sacro estrictamente delimitado.

The ritual takes place in a strictly delimited sacred space.

Reflexive 'se desarrolla'.

La iconografía sacra requiere un conocimiento profundo de la teología.

Sacred iconography requires a deep knowledge of theology.

Subject 'iconografía sacra'.

Incluso en el arte contemporáneo, lo sacro persiste como una inquietud.

Even in contemporary art, the sacred persists as a concern.

Adverbial 'incluso'.

La dicotomía entre lo sacro y lo profano vertebra la obra de Mircea Eliade.

The dichotomy between the sacred and the profane structures Mircea Eliade's work.

Verb 'vertebrar' meaning to provide structure.

El aura sacra que envuelve a la monarquía es un vestigio del pasado.

The sacred aura surrounding the monarchy is a vestige of the past.

Metaphorical use of 'sacra'.

La música sacra de Messiaen trasciende las fronteras de la fe tradicional.

Messiaen's sacred music transcends the boundaries of traditional faith.

Complex sentence structure.

Se discute si la potestad sacra del emperador era meramente simbólica.

It is debated whether the emperor's sacred power was merely symbolic.

Subjunctive possibility.

El misterio de lo sacro se manifiesta en el silencio contemplativo.

The mystery of the sacred manifests itself in contemplative silence.

Philosophical nuance.

La desmitificación de los objetos sacros marcó el inicio de la modernidad.

The demystification of sacred objects marked the beginning of modernity.

Historical analysis.

El nervio sacro emerge a través de los agujeros del mismo nombre.

The sacral nerve emerges through the foramina of the same name.

Highly technical medical use.

La sacralidad inherente al rito sacro no depende de la voluntad del oficiante.

The sacredness inherent in the sacred rite does not depend on the officiant's will.

Theological precision.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

arte sacro

música sacra

hueso sacro

Sacro Imperio

recinto sacro

textos sacros

historia sacra

Colegio Sacro

vasos sacros

zona sacra

सामान्य वाक्यांश

en terreno sacro

— On holy ground, often used figuratively for a forbidden topic.

No entres en terreno sacro con ese tema.

lo sacro y lo profano

— A phrase used to describe the division between religious and secular life.

El libro explora lo sacro y lo profano.

música sacra vocal

— Religious music intended to be sung.

Prefiero la música sacra vocal.

museo de arte sacro

— A museum dedicated to religious artifacts.

El museo de arte sacro está cerrado hoy.

vértebras sacras

— The specific vertebrae that make up the sacrum.

Las vértebras sacras están fusionadas.

ciclo de música sacra

— A series of concerts of religious music.

Asistimos al ciclo de música sacra de primavera.

pintura sacra

— Religious painting.

La pintura sacra es muy expresiva.

objetos sacros

— Holy objects used in rituals.

Los objetos sacros son de plata.

espacio sacro

— A space set apart for worship.

El espacio sacro debe ser respetado.

arquitectura sacra

— The design of religious buildings.

La arquitectura sacra ha cambiado con los siglos.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

sacro vs saco

Means 'bag' or 'jacket'. Don't confuse it with 'sacro'.

sacro vs asco

Means 'disgust'. A very different meaning!

sacro vs suecro

Means 'father-in-law'. Watch the vowels.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"sacro oficio"

— A formal way to refer to the Inquisition or a holy duty.

Era su sacro oficio proteger el secreto.

archaic/formal

"fuego sacro"

— A metaphor for intense passion or inspiration.

Tiene el fuego sacro de la poesía.

literary

"sacro santo"

— Extremely holy (redundant for emphasis).

Es un deber sacrosanto.

formal

"poner en el sacro"

— A rare figurative way to say something is at the base or foundation.

Puso el problema en el sacro del asunto.

informal/regional

"tocar lo sacro"

— To interfere with something that should not be changed.

No te atrevas a tocar lo sacro de nuestra tradición.

literary

"sacra potestad"

— Divine or high authority.

La sacra potestad del rey era incuestionable.

historical

"unción sacra"

— A feeling of religious solemnity.

Hablaba con una unción sacra.

formal

"el sacro velo"

— Metaphor for the barrier between the human and divine.

Cruzó el sacro velo en sus visiones.

poetic

"sacra familia"

— Often used to refer to the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, Joseph).

Una representación de la sacra familia.

religious

"sacro temor"

— A profound, respectful fear of the divine.

Sentía un sacro temor al entrar al templo.

literary

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

sacro vs sagrado

Both mean sacred.

Sacro is technical/formal; Sagrado is general/personal.

Música sacra vs. Mi tiempo sagrado.

sacro vs santo

Both relate to holiness.

Santo is for divine beings; Sacro is for religious categories.

El Santo Padre vs. El arte sacro.

sacro vs sacramento

Related root.

Sacramento is a noun (ritual); Sacro is an adjective (holy).

El sacramento del bautismo vs. Un rito sacro.

sacro vs sacrificio

Related root.

Sacrificio is the act of offering; Sacro describes the resulting holiness.

Un sacrificio humano vs. Un altar sacro.

sacro vs sacrilego

Opposite meaning but same root.

Sacrílego describes someone who disrespects the sacro.

Un acto sacrílego contra el arte sacro.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

El [noun] sacro es...

El arte sacro es antiguo.

Me gusta la [noun] sacra.

Me gusta la música sacra.

Hay mucho [noun] sacro en...

Hay mucho arte sacro en Sevilla.

Se trata de un [noun] sacro.

Se trata de un recinto sacro.

La influencia de lo sacro en...

La influencia de lo sacro en la pintura.

Afecta a la región sacra.

Afecta a la región sacra de la pelvis.

Lo sacro y lo profano se entrelazan.

Lo sacro y lo profano se entrelazan en su obra.

Bajo la sacra potestad de...

Bajo la sacra potestad del clero.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

sacralidad

sacramento

sacrilegio

sacristía

sacro

क्रिया

sacralizar

sacrificar

विशेषण

sacro

sacrosanto

sacramental

sacrílego

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in specific domains (art, music, medicine, history).

सामान्य गलतियाँ

El música sacra → La música sacra
Música is feminine, so it needs the feminine article 'la' and adjective 'sacra'.
El hueso sagrado → El hueso sacro
In anatomy, the specific name of the bone is 'sacro', not 'sagrado'.
Arte sacra → Arte sacro
Arte is a masculine noun in Spanish, so the adjective must be 'sacro'.
Me duele el sacrum → Me duele el sacro
Spanish uses 'sacro' as the noun for the bone, not the Latin 'sacrum'.
Es un lugar sacro → Es un lugar sagrado
While 'sacro' is possible, 'sagrado' is much more natural for describing a place's atmosphere.

सुझाव

Check the Noun

Always check if the noun is masculine (sacro) or feminine (sacra). This is the most common mistake for learners.

Learn the Pairs

Learn 'arte sacro' and 'música sacra' as fixed phrases. This helps you remember the gender and usage immediately.

Visit Museums

When in Spain, look for 'Museo de Arte Sacro'. It is a great way to see the word in its natural habitat.

Anatomy Tip

If you are a medical student, remember that 'sacro' is the bone and 'sacro-' is a prefix for many related terms.

History Context

Remember the 'Sacro Imperio' to understand European history texts in Spanish.

The Single Tap

Don't roll the 'r' like in 'perro'. It's a soft tap, like the 'tt' in the English word 'better' (US pronunciation).

Context Clues

If you see 'sacro' near 'hueso' or 'espalda', it's anatomical. Near 'coro' or 'pintura', it's religious.

Avoid Slang

Never use 'sacro' in a casual or slang way. It is a very serious, high-register word.

Radio Clues

Listen for 'música sacra' on classical radio stations to hear the formal pronunciation.

The 'Sacred' Link

Connect the 'Sacr-' in 'Sacro' to 'Sacred' and 'Sacrum' in English. They all come from the same Latin root.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'SACred ROck.' SAC-RO. It is a rock used for holy art or music.

दृश्य संबंध

Visualize a golden cross (holy) resting on a triangular bone (sacrum) at the base of a spine.

Word Web

Religión Hueso Música Arte Imperio Iglesia Espalda Catedral

चैलेंज

Try to use 'sacro' and 'sagrado' in the same sentence to describe a visit to a museum. For example: 'El arte sacro es sagrado para muchas personas.'

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Latin 'sacer,' which means 'sacred' or 'dedicated to a deity.' In Latin, this word could also mean 'accursed' because something dedicated to the gods was removed from human use.

मूल अर्थ: Holy, set apart, or consecrated.

Romance (Latin root).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be respectful when using this word in religious contexts, as it refers to things held deeply holy by many people.

English uses 'sacred' for almost everything, but 'sacrum' only for the bone. Spanish splits these into 'sagrado' (general) and 'sacro' (technical/bone).

El Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico (Historical entity) La Sagrada Familia (Gaudí's church, though it uses 'Sagrada') Música Sacra de Victoria (Famous Spanish Renaissance composer)

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

At a Museum

¿Dónde está la sala de arte sacro?
Esta es una pieza sacra.
El catálogo de arte sacro.
Guía de arte sacro.

At the Doctor

Me duele el sacro.
Tengo una lesión sacra.
La zona del sacro.
Inflamación sacroilíaca.

In History Class

El Sacro Imperio Romano.
La historia sacra.
Documentos sacros.
Instituciones sacras.

Music Festival

Concierto de música sacra.
Coro de música sacra.
Repertorio sacro.
Festival de arte sacro.

Religious Tourism

Patrimonio sacro.
Edificios sacros.
Rutas de arte sacro.
Espacios sacros.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"¿Te gusta escuchar música sacra en las catedrales?"

"¿Has visitado alguna vez un museo de arte sacro?"

"¿Sabías que el hueso sacro se llama así por las antiguas religiones?"

"¿Qué opinas del arte sacro moderno comparado con el antiguo?"

"¿Es común el estudio del Sacro Imperio en las escuelas de tu país?"

डायरी विषय

Describe tu experiencia al entrar en un recinto sacro por primera vez.

¿Qué tipo de música sacra te parece más relajante y por qué?

Investiga sobre el Sacro Imperio Romano y escribe un resumen de lo que aprendiste.

Si fueras un artista, ¿qué tipo de arte sacro crearías hoy en día?

Escribe sobre un momento en el que sentiste que algo era sagrado (o sacro) para ti.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

No exactamente. 'Sacro' se usa para categorías formales como 'música sacra' o términos técnicos como 'hueso sacro'. 'Sagrado' es más común para expresar sentimientos personales de respeto o santidad.

Se dice 'el sacro' o 'el hueso sacro'. Es el mismo término que el adjetivo pero usado como sustantivo.

Viene del latín 'os sacrum'. Se creía que era un hueso sagrado porque protegía los órganos reproductores o porque era la última parte en descomponerse.

Sí, se entiende perfectamente, pero en un programa de concierto o contexto académico, siempre verás 'música sacra'.

El femenino es 'sacra'. Por ejemplo: 'la historia sacra'.

No es una palabra de uso diario en la calle, pero es muy común en museos, iglesias, libros de historia y consultorios médicos.

Se dice 'Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico'.

No, sonaría muy extraño. Para cosas personales que respetas mucho, usa 'sagrado'. 'Mi café es sagrado'.

Es el grupo de cardenales que ayuda al Papa en el Vaticano.

No, 'sacro' es una palabra llana que termina en vocal, por lo que no lleva tilde.

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