What does "expiatorio" mean in English?

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Spanish

expiatorio

English

expiatory

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Alternative translations of "expiatorio"

atoning
propitiatory
reparatory
penitential

Examples of how to use "expiatorio" in Spanish

Spanish
Buscaron un chivo expiatorio para culparlo.
English
They looked for a scapegoat to blame.
Spanish
El sacrificio fue un gesto expiatorio.
English
The sacrifice was an expiatory gesture.
Spanish
Buscó un acto expiatorio por su culpa.
English
He sought an expiatory act for his guilt.
Spanish
La ceremonia tuvo un tono expiatorio y solemne.
English
The ceremony had an expiatory and solemn tone.
Spanish
Ofrecieron un rito expiatorio anoche en la iglesia.
English
They offered an expiatory rite last night at the church.

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Buscaron un chivo expiatorio para culparlo.

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