galáxias
1. Plural of galaxy; large systems of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity
Astronomers have discovered millions of galaxies in the observable universe.
Os astrônomos descobriram milhões de galáxias no universo observável.
2. Collections of celestial objects orbiting around a common center
The Milky Way and Andromeda are among the largest galaxies in our local group.
A Via Láctea e Andrômeda estão entre as maiores galáxias do nosso grupo local.
3. Figuratively, a large and impressive collection of things
The museum displayed a galaxy of artistic masterpieces.
O museu exibiu uma galáxia de obras-primas artísticas.
The term 'galáxias' is used consistently across Portuguese-speaking countries in scientific and educational contexts. In Brazil, space exploration and astronomy have gained increased cultural interest, particularly through science education and popular documentaries. The word maintains its technical precision in formal settings while occasionally being used metaphorically in literature and informal speech to describe large collections of anything impressive or numerous.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a galaxy of stars (uma galáxia de estrelas) - meaning a large impressive collection
beyond the galaxies (além das galáxias) - meaning extremely far away or distant
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