louros
1. Leaves of the laurel plant, traditionally used as a wreath or crown to honor achievement, victory, or distinction
The athlete was crowned with laurels after winning the championship.
O atleta foi coroado com louros após vencer o campeonato.
2. Honor, praise, or recognition for outstanding achievement or success
She has won many laurels throughout her career in medicine.
Ela conquistou muitos louros ao longo de sua carreira na medicina.
3. A wreath of laurel leaves as a symbol of victory, wisdom, or poetic achievement
The poet received laurels from the academy for his contributions to literature.
O poeta recebeu louros da academia por suas contribuições à literatura.
The term 'laurels' originates from ancient Greek and Roman tradition where laurel wreaths symbolized victory, wisdom, and excellence. In modern English and Portuguese, it retains this symbolic meaning and is commonly used metaphorically to represent achievement and recognition. The phrase 'rest on one's laurels' is particularly common in both cultures, warning against complacency. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in sports journalism, literature, and formal recognition contexts.
NYC Slang
props, cred, street fame
Related Idioms & Phrases
rest on one's laurels - descançar sobre os louros (to become complacent with past success)
win laurels - conquistar louros (to achieve recognition or honor)
look to one's laurels - cuidar de suas conquistas (to maintain one's position or reputation)
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