nounmasculinepl: espelhos
mirrors
1. reflective surfaces, typically made of glass with a metallic backing, used to see one's reflection
The bathroom has two large mirrors above the sink.
O banheiro tem dois espelhos grandes acima da pia.
2. something that reflects or shows a true representation of something else
The novel is a mirror of society's problems.
O romance é um espelho dos problemas da sociedade.
3. in nautical terms, calm water surfaces that reflect light
The ship sailed across the mirror-like water.
O navio navegou pelos espelhos de água calma.
Mirrors hold cultural significance in Brazilian and Portuguese traditions, often featuring in superstitions and folklore. Breaking a mirror is traditionally considered bad luck. The term is also used metaphorically in literature and philosophy to discuss self-reflection and societal representation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
espelho da alma - mirror of the soul (reflection of one's true nature)
ver-se no espelho - to see oneself in the mirror (to reflect on oneself)
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