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culto

[KUL-tu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: cultos
cultured/educated; cult/worship
1. (adjective) Refined, educated, or having good manners and knowledge
He is a very cultured person who speaks multiple languages.
Ele é uma pessoa muito culta que fala várias línguas.
2. (adjective) Related to or showing refined taste in arts and letters
She has a cultured appreciation for classical music.
Ela tem uma apreciação culta pela música clássica.
3. (noun) A system of religious beliefs and practices; cult or worship
The ancient culto was centered around sun worship.
O culto antigo era centrado na adoração do sol.
4. (noun) Religious service or ceremony
Sunday culto is held at 10 AM.
O culto de domingo é às 10 da manhã.
Synonyms
educadoinstruídoeruditoletradorefinadoadoraçãocerimônia
Antonyms
incultoignoranterústicoselvagemanalfabeto

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
culto
Standard usage for both adjective and noun forms
Rio de Janeiro
culto
Common in religious contexts, particularly in evangelical churches
São Paulo
culto
Used for both educated/refined sense and religious service
Portugal
culto
Similar usage but 'serviço religioso' more common for religious service

Related Idioms & Phrases

pessoa culta
culto ao corpo
culto da personalidade
ser culto em algo
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