sacro
sacred
adjective SAH-kroh Rare
Origin: From Latin sacer (holy, consecrated).
Also means
sacral (anatomy)
Usage Note
Sacro is a more elevated synonym of sagrado — found in set phrases like el Sacro Imperio Romano (Holy Roman Empire) or música sacra. In anatomy, sacro also refers to the sacrum (the bone at the base of the spine), used as both adjective (hueso sacro) and noun. The two senses are unrelated in everyday use.
Examples
"El coro interpretó música sacra en la catedral."
Natural Translation
The choir performed sacred music in the cathedral.
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