fervor

[/ˈfɜrvər/]

noun

fervor

1. intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm

She spoke with great fervor about the importance of education.

Ela falava com grande fervor sobre a importância da educação.

2. ardent zeal or devotion, especially in religious or political contexts

The crowd's fervor was evident as they cheered for their team.

O fervor da multidão era evidente quando eles torciam pelo seu time.

3. intense heat or warmth

The fervor of the summer sun beat down on the desert.

O fervor do sol do verão batia na areia do deserto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

fervor

standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

fervor

commonly used in formal and informal contexts

Portugal

fervor

standard European Portuguese usage

with fervor - com fervor (with great passion)

religious fervor - fervor religioso (intense religious devotion)

revolutionary fervor - fervor revolucionário (intense revolutionary passion)

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