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ato transcendente

[ˈatu trɐ̃sɛnˈdẽtɨ]
nounmasculinepl: atos transcendentes
transcendent act
1. An action or deed that goes beyond ordinary limits; an act of exceptional or supreme importance that surpasses normal human capacity or understanding
The rescue of the drowning child was considered a transcendent act of heroism.
O resgate da criança que se afogava foi considerado um ato transcendente de heroísmo.
2. In philosophical or theological contexts, an action that transcends the material or physical realm; a spiritual or divine act
The saints were known for their transcendent acts of faith and devotion.
Os santos eram conhecidos pelos seus atos transcendentes de fé e devoção.
Synonyms
ato sublimeato extraordinárioato excepcionalfeito sublime
Antonyms
ato comumato ordinárioato banal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ato transcendente
Standard usage in philosophical and religious contexts
Portugal
ato transcendente
More formal; commonly used in academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

um ato de natureza transcendente
ato que transcende os limites humanos
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