Meaning
sacrament
In a sentence
Il sacramento del matrimonio è molto importante.
The sacrament of marriage is very important.
Hai mai studiato il sacramento del battesimo?
Have you ever studied the sacrament of baptism?
Il battesimo è il primo sacramento ricevuto dai fedeli.
Baptism is the first sacrament received by the faithful.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sacramento | masculine · singular |
| sacramenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually refers to a Catholic sacrament; in secular contexts, rito or cerimonia is often more natural.
- Capitalize only in official church names or titles; normally it is lowercase: il sacramento del matrimonio.
- Common with di + noun: sacramento del battesimo, del matrimonio, della confessione.