No. 13,748 in Spanish
sacrificarse
To sacrifice oneself.
In a sentence
Me voy a sacrificar para ayudar a mi familia.
I am going to sacrifice myself to help my family.
The word 'sacrificarse' here is used reflexively to express a personal act of selflessness for the benefit of another or others.
Ellos decidieron sacrificarse para que sus hijos tuvieran una mejor educación.
They decided to sacrifice themselves so that their children could have a better education.
In this case, 'sacrificarse' conveys the willingness to endure hardship or give up something for a noble cause, specifically the well-being of others.
Si estás dispuesto a sacrificarte, te podemos asegurar que el proyecto tendrá éxito.
If you are willing to sacrifice yourself, we can assure you that the project will succeed.
Here, 'sacrificarse' emphasizes the concept of personal effort and commitment to achieving a collective goal.
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