nounfemininepl: goddesses
deusa
1. A female deity or divine being in religious or mythological traditions
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom.
Atena era a deusa grega da sabedoria.
2. A woman who is greatly admired, loved, or idealized
She was treated like a goddess by her fans.
Ela era tratada como uma deusa pelos seus fãs.
3. A woman of extraordinary beauty or grace
The supermodel looked like a goddess on the runway.
A supermodelo parecia uma deusa na passarela.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'goddess' extends beyond strict mythological use to describe women of exceptional beauty, talent, or influence. In Brazil, this term is commonly used in social media and pop culture to celebrate female celebrities and influencers. The term reflects modern cultural admiration and is often used affectionately or ironically.
NYC Slang
queen, diva (when referring to an admired woman)
Related Idioms & Phrases
treat someone like a goddess (tratar alguém como uma deusa)
a goddess among mortals (uma deusa entre mortais)
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