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nuptials

[/ˈnʌpʃəlz/]
nounpl: nuptials (already plural form)
núpcias
1. a wedding ceremony; the formal union of two people in marriage
The nuptials were held in a grand cathedral with hundreds of guests.
As núpcias foram realizadas em uma catedral magnífica com centenas de convidados.
2. the wedding celebration and festivities associated with a marriage
The couple's nuptials lasted three days with multiple events.
As núpcias do casal duraram três dias com múltiplos eventos.
Synonyms
weddingmarriageceremonymatrimonyunion
Antonyms
divorceseparation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
núpcias
formal term commonly used in official contexts and literature
General Brazilian
casamento
more common colloquial alternative
Portugal
núpcias
formal and literary usage, similar to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
casamento
everyday term for wedding

Related Idioms & Phrases

to solemnize nuptials
conjugal nuptials
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