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extreme unction

/ɪkˈstriːm ˈʌŋkʃən/

Traducción: Término religioso que designa el sacramento católico de la unción de los enfermos, administrado generalmente a personas en estado grave o en peligro de muerte, para otorgar fortaleza espiritual y perdón de los pecados.

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/ɪkˈstriːm ˈʌŋkʃən/C2formalmedical
  • esTérmino religioso que designa el sacramento católico de la unción de los enfermos, administrado generalmente a personas en estado grave o en peligro de muerte, para otorgar fortaleza espiritual y perdón de los pecados.

A religious term referring to the Catholic sacrament of anointing the sick, typically administered to someone who is critically ill or near death, intended to provide spiritual strength and forgiveness of sins.

  1. Last RitesC2formal

    A sacrament in the Catholic Church administered to a person who is in danger of death, involving anointing with oil and prayers for the soul.

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    • The priest was called to administer extreme unction to the dying man.
    • In many Catholic traditions, extreme unction is one of the seven sacraments.
    • She received extreme unction just before passing away peacefully.