← Back to Fala2Me

blasphemous

[/ˈblæs.fə.məs/]
adjective
blasfemo
1. Expressing disrespect or irreverence toward God or sacred things
The priest considered the artist's work blasphemous.
O padre considerou a obra do artista blasfema.
2. Characterized by or containing blasphemy; profane or impious
His blasphemous remarks offended many in the congregation.
Suas observações blasfemas ofenderam muitos na congregação.
3. Grossly disrespectful or contemptuous
It would be blasphemous to suggest such a thing about their traditions.
Seria blasfemo sugerir tal coisa sobre suas tradições.
Synonyms
profaneimpiousirreverentsacrilegiousungodly
Antonyms
piousdevoutreverentsacredholy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
blasfemo
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
blasfemo
No regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
blasfemo
No regional variation
Portugal
blasfemo
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

a blasphemous tongue - uma língua blasfema
blasphemous utterance - expressão blasfema
to speak blasphemously - falar blasfemamente
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →