auréola
1. a circle of light depicted around the head of a saint or holy person in art
The painting shows an angel with a golden halo above her head.
A pintura mostra um anjo com uma auréola dourada acima de sua cabeça.
2. a ring or circular band of light
A halo formed around the moon on that clear night.
Uma auréola se formou ao redor da lua naquela noite clara.
3. a metaphorical atmosphere of glory, sanctity, or idealization surrounding a person or thing
The celebrity tried to maintain a halo of respectability despite the scandal.
A celebridade tentou manter uma auréola de respeitabilidade apesar do escândalo.
4. in astronomy, a spherical cloud of stars surrounding a galaxy
The galaxy is surrounded by a halo of dark matter.
A galáxia é envolvida por uma auréola de matéria escura.
In Brazilian culture, 'auréola' is primarily associated with religious iconography and Catholic imagery, where halos around saints' heads represent holiness. In modern usage, the English word 'halo' is increasingly used in scientific contexts when referring to astronomical phenomena. The expression 'halo effect' has become common in Brazilian marketing and psychology literature.
Related Idioms & Phrases
halo effect - a cognitive bias where overall impression influences judgment of individual characteristics
lose one's halo - to be revealed as not as virtuous or perfect as believed
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