CEFR B2

sacramento

noun

Meaning

A sacrament is a Christian rite that is considered to be a sign and a means of grace, instituted by Christ and given to the Church to be a means by which eternal life is conferred. It is an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace.

Examples

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments.
Baptism is often the first sacrament a person receives.

Synonyms: ordinance, rite, ceremony

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sacramento (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌsæk.rəˈmen.t̬oʊ

Definition

Examples

The Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments.
Baptism is often the first sacrament a person receives.
Communion, or the Eucharist, is a central sacrament in many Christian traditions.

How to Use sacramento

sacrament of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify which sacrament is being referred to. — "The sacrament of marriage is a lifelong commitment."
seven sacraments (collocation): Refers to the specific list of sacraments recognized in some Christian traditions. — "The catechism explains the meaning of the seven sacraments."

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