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O sacrifício
An act of offering to a deity something precious, especially the life of a slaughtered animal or person. It can also mean giving up something for a greater cause.
Examples in context
O sacrifício era para apaziguar os deuses.
The sacrifice was to appease the gods.
Fez um grande sacrifício pela família.
He made a great sacrifice for his family.
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