religious offering

• Objeto, dádiva ou sacrifício oferecido a uma divindade, espírito ou figura religiosa como sinal de adoração, devoção ou gratidão, geralmente em contextos cerimoniais ou rituais.

An item, gift, or sacrifice presented to a deity, spirit, or religious figure as an act of worship, devotion, or gratitude, often used in ceremonial or ritual contexts.

1. Gift to a deityB2formal

   An item or service presented to a god or spirit as an act of worship, devotion, or gratitude.

   Oferenda religiosa

   • The priest accepted the religious offering of incense and flowers.
   • In many cultures, food is a common religious offering.
   • They made a religious offering of gold coins at the temple.

2. Sacrificial actB2formal

   A symbolic act of giving up something valuable as part of a religious ritual.

   Sacrifício

   • The religious offering of a lamb was part of the ancient ceremony.
   • He considered his time volunteering as a religious offering.
   • The community gathered for a religious offering of prayers and songs.