What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jactura
Example
The jactura of his time and energy was worth it for the success of the project. [jactura: noun]
Example
She jactured her own happiness for the sake of her family's well-being. [jacture: verb]
sacrifice
Example
He made a great sacrifice by giving up his career to take care of his sick mother. [sacrifice: noun]
Example
She sacrificed her own comfort to help her friend in need. [sacrificed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sacrifice is more common than jactura in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between jactura and sacrifice?
Jactura has a more formal and literary connotation than sacrifice, which is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
