inmolación
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la inmolación
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (literary) (religious)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. sacrifice
Uno de los rituales de este antiguo pueblo consistía en la inmolación de vidas humanas como ofrenda a sus dioses.One the rituals of this ancient people involved the sacrifice of human lives as an offering to their gods.
b. immolation (formal) (by fire)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
El film de Dreyer relata el encarcelamiento, juicio e inmolación de Juana de Arco.Dreyer's film narrates the imprisonment, trial, and immolation of Joan of Arc.
2. (literary) (self-sacrifice)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. sacrifice
Para Salgado, firmar aquel contrato suponía renunciar a sus ideales, un acto de inmolación.For Salgado, signing that contract meant to renounce his ideals, an act of sacrifice.
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