sacro
sacred
adjective SAH-kroh Rare
Origin: Latin sacer (sacred, consecrated)
Also means
holy
Usage Note
Sacro applies to places, objects, or concepts considered holy (il Sacro Romano Impero = the Holy Roman Empire, musica sacra = sacred music). In colloquial use it can be hyperbolic: il sonno è sacro (sleep is sacred). The antonym is profano (profane). Do not confuse sacro with santo — santo is used directly before a proper name (San Pietro, Santa Maria).
Examples
"Questo luogo è considerato sacro dalla comunità."
Natural Translation
This place is considered sacred by the community.
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