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masses

[/ˈmæsɪz/]
noun
massas
1. Large quantities or numbers of people or things
Masses of people gathered in the square.
Massas de pessoas se reuniram na praça.
2. The common people; the general population
The government must consider the needs of the masses.
O governo deve considerar as necessidades das massas.
3. Physics: the quantity of matter in an object
The masses of the two objects were equal.
As massas dos dois objetos eram iguais.
4. Plural of mass; multiple religious services or celebrations
Several masses were held throughout the day.
Várias missas foram realizadas ao longo do dia.
NYC Slang
the people, the crowds, the crew
Synonyms
multitudescrowdsthrongshordespopulace
Antonyms
individualsminoritieselite

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
massas
Common usage for crowds or large quantities
Portugal
massas
Standard usage; also 'multidões' for crowds
Rio de Janeiro
massas/galera
Colloquial: 'galera' used informally for groups of people
São Paulo
massas/povo
'Povo' also used to refer to common people

Related Idioms & Phrases

the masses
bread and masses (cultural reference)
mass appeal
mass production
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