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globe

[/ɡloʊb/]
nounmasculinepl: globes
globo
1. a spherical representation of the Earth or another celestial body
The teacher pointed to the globe to show the students where Brazil is located.
A professora apontou para o globo para mostrar aos alunos onde o Brasil fica localizado.
2. any spherical object; a sphere
The decorative globe on the mantelpiece was made of crystal.
O globo decorativo na prateleira era feito de cristal.
3. the Earth; the world
Travelers have explored every corner of the globe.
Viajantes exploraram cada canto do globo.
4. a spherical object used as a light fixture or covering
The lamp has a frosted glass globe.
A lâmpada tem um globo de vidro fosco.
Synonyms
sphereorbballworldearth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
globo
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
globo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
globo
standard usage
Portugal
globo
standard usage; sometimes esfera for sphere context

Related Idioms & Phrases

across the globe - em todo o mundo
globe-trotting - viajando pelo mundo
on top of the globe - no topo do mundo
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