holocausto
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USAGE NOTE
This word must begin with a capital letter in the sense shown in 3).
el holocausto(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. holocaust
La explosión provocó un auténtico holocausto en la ciudad.The explosion caused a real holocaust in the city.
2. (religious)
a. burnt offering
Los aldeanos seleccionaron el mejor cordero para el holocausto.The villagers chose the best lamb for the burnt offering.
b. sacrifice
Quemar el cuerpo del animal era un holocausto en honor a Dios.Burning the body of the animal was a sacrifice in honor of God.
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