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discípulo

[dis-SÍ-pu-lu]
nounmasculinepl: discípulos
disciple
1. A follower or student of a teacher, master, or religious leader
Jesus had twelve disciples.
Jesus tinha doze discípulos.
2. A person who accepts and follows the teachings of another
He became a disciple of the renowned philosopher.
Ele se tornou discípulo do filósofo renomado.
3. A dedicated follower or adherent of a particular ideology or movement
She is a devoted disciple of modern art.
Ela é uma discípula dedicada da arte moderna.
Synonyms
aprendizalunoseguidoradeptodevotado
Antonyms
mestreprofessorlíder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discípulo
Standard usage, commonly used in religious and academic contexts
São Paulo
discípulo
Formal usage in educational and religious settings
Portugal
discípulo
Standard usage; also 'aprendiz' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser discípulo de alguém (to be someone's disciple)
os doze discípulos (the twelve disciples)
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