self-sacrifice in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for self-sacrifice in the English»Spanish Dictionary

self-sacrifice [Am sɛlf ˈsækrəˌfaɪs, Brit ˌsɛlfˈsakrɪfʌɪs] N U

self-sacrifice

sacrificio m

I.spirit [Am ˈspɪrɪt, Brit ˈspɪrɪt] N

1.1. spirit U (life force, soul):

spirit

espíritu m

the needs of the spirit

las necesidades espirituales or del espíritu

I'll be with you in spirit

estaré contigo en espíritu

I'll be with you in spirit

te tendré presente (en mis pensamientos)

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak

a pesar de las buenas intenciones, la carne es débil

1.2. spirit C (apparition):

spirit

espíritu m

evil spirits

espíritus malignos

2. spirit C (person):

spirit

persona f

a free spirit

una persona a quien no preocupan los convencionalismos

one of the leading spirits of the age

una de las figuras más destacadas de la época

they realized they were kindred spirits

se dieron cuenta de que eran almas gemelas

3. spirit U (vigor, courage):

spirit

espíritu m

spirit

temple m

a man of spirit

un hombre de mucho espíritu or de mucho temple

this horse/child has plenty of spirit

este caballo/esta niña tiene mucho brío

to break sb's spirit

quebrantarle el espíritu a alguien

put some spirit into it

pon más alma or más brío en lo que haces

he tried to put spirit into his team

intentó infundirles ánimo a los jugadores

they showed their spirit in the hour of defeat

mostraron su entereza or temple a la hora de la derrota

4.1. spirit (mental attitude, mood):

spirit no pl

espíritu m

the party/Christmas spirit

el espíritu festivo/navideño

team/community spirit

espíritu de equipo/de comunidad

the spirit of the age/times

el espíritu de la época/de los tiempos

the match was played in a spirit of sportsmanship

el partido se jugó con espíritu deportivo

in a great spirit of self-sacrifice

con gran espíritu de sacrificio

that's the spirit!

¡así se hace!

that's the spirit!

¡así me gusta!

he took what I said in the wrong spirit

(se) tomó a mal lo que dije

she entered into the spirit of things

entró en ambiente

4.2. spirit (deeper meaning):

the spirit of the law

el espíritu de la ley

5. spirit <spirits, pl > (emotional state):

to be in good/bad spirits

estar animado/abatido

to be in good/bad spirits

tener la moral alta/baja

to be in high spirits

estar muy animado or de muy buen humor

to be in low spirits

estar decaído or alicaído or desanimado

to keep sb's spirits up

animar a alguien

to keep sb's spirits up

darle ánimos a alguien

I began to whistle to keep my spirits up

empecé a silbar para darme ánimos

keep your spirits up

¡arriba ese ánimo or esos ánimos!

his spirits rose/fell

se animó/se desanimó or se desmoralizó

she failed to raise or lift their spirits

no pudo levantarles el ánimo or la moral

she failed to raise or lift their spirits

no pudo animarlos

6. spirit <spirits, pl > (alcohol):

spirit

bebidas fpl alcohólicas (de alta graduación)

spirit

licores mpl

I never drink spirits

nunca tomo bebidas fuertes or licores

7. spirit CHEM:

spirit

alcohol m

spirits of wine

espíritu m de vino

attr spirit burner

mechero m de alcohol

II.spirit [Am ˈspɪrɪt, Brit ˈspɪrɪt] VB trans

to spirit sth away

hacer desaparecer algo como por arte de magia

the prisoner was spirited away during the night

el prisionero desapareció or se esfumó durante la noche como por arte de magia

it's gone, as if it was just spirited away

desapareció misteriosamente or como por arte de magia

Translations for self-sacrifice in the Spanish»English Dictionary

renuncia N f

1. renuncia (dimisión):

renuncia

resignation

presentó su renuncia

she resigned

presentó su renuncia

she tendered her resignation form

2.1. renuncia (abandono):

renuncia a algo

renunciation of sth

proclamaron su renuncia al uso de la fuerza

they rejected the use of force

proclamaron su renuncia al uso de la fuerza

they renounced the use of force

2.2. renuncia LAW:

renuncia

relinquishment

3. renuncia (sacrificio, abnegación):

renuncia

self-sacrifice

espíritu N m

1.1. espíritu (alma):

espíritu

spirit

estaré contigo en espíritu

I'll be with you in spirit

entregar el espíritu euph

to pass away euph

1.2. espíritu (ser inmaterial):

espíritu

spirit

un espíritu maligno

an evil spirit

en la casa habitaban espíritus

the house was haunted

el espíritu del rey asesinado

the ghost of the murdered king

invocar a los espíritus

to invoke o raise the spirits

2.1. espíritu (disposición, actitud):

espíritu

spirit

lo hizo sin ningún espíritu de revancha

he didn't do it out of any desire for revenge

con gran espíritu de sacrificio

in a spirit of great self-sacrifice

levantarle el espíritu a alg.

to lift sb's spirits

2.2. espíritu (naturaleza, carácter):

espíritu

nature

tiene un espíritu rebelde

she has a rebellious nature

3. espíritu (valor, ánimo):

espíritu

spirit

4. espíritu (esencia):

espíritu

spirit

el espíritu de la ley

the spirit of the law

eres el espíritu de la contradicción

you just have to be different!

self-sacrifice in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for self-sacrifice in the English»Spanish Dictionary

self-sacrifice N no pl

self-sacrifice

abnegación f

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

It's given to individuals and groups who exhibit a high degree of commitment and self-sacrifice on behalf of the party and its candidates.

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Taking responsibility for her younger siblings and living a spartan lifestyle during this period infused the feeling of self-sacrifice for the wider good.

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There was an incredible urgency which overrode any personal needs or considerations, an urgency that meant complete self-sacrifice.

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The cross fleury (or cross with a fleur de lis at each end) superimposed on the gyrons, signifies victory, duty and self-sacrifice.

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She posits core religious values of community and self-sacrifice as important to eco-pagan movements, as well as the broader environmental justice movement.

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His personal bravery, self-sacrifice, and determination were an inspiration to his officers and fellow soldiers.

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There were many instances of heroism, courage, self-sacrifice and devotion of many commanders and soldiers.

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She is kind and warm-hearted and shows a great deal of self-sacrifice to others.

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Most of the interior decoration, including stations of the cross were selected to provide a representation of internal journey of self-sacrifice.

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What endeared him to the people was his fearless spirit of comradeship and self-sacrifice.

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