Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage Spanish, Portuguese
Pronounced Pron. /sa.kɾa.ˈmen.to/(Spanish) /sɐ.kɾɐ.ˈmẽ.tu/(European Portuguese) /sa.kɾa.ˈmẽ.tu/(Brazilian Portuguese) [key·simplify]
Meaning & History
From the word meaning "sacrament," which is defined in Roman Catholic theology as either "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace" or "outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual grace."