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esfera

[ɛˈsfɛrə]
nounfemininepl: esferas
sphere
1. A round solid geometric object; a ball
The Earth is a sphere.
A Terra é uma esfera.
2. A field of activity, influence, or interest
Politics is not my sphere of interest.
Política não é minha esfera de interesse.
3. A level or rank in society or an organization
He moved in high spheres of power.
Ele se movia em altas esferas do poder.
4. The celestial sphere; the apparent dome of the sky
Stars are scattered across the celestial sphere.
As estrelas estão espalhadas pela esfera celeste.
Synonyms
bolagloboâmbitodomíniocampo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esfera
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
esfera
Standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

nas altas esferas - in high circles/circles of power
esfera de influência - sphere of influence
esfera pública - public sphere
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