nounmasculinepl: os Divinos
the Divine; the Godly; the Holy Spirit
1. A reference to God, divine nature, or the Holy Spirit in religious or spiritual contexts
They prayed to the Divine for guidance.
Eles rezaram ao Divino pedindo orientação.
2. Something or someone considered divine, sacred, or supremely excellent
The artwork was absolutely divine.
A obra de arte era absolutamente divina.
3. A Portuguese and Brazilian religious celebration or festival honoring the Holy Spirit
The Feast of the Divine is celebrated in May.
O Divino é celebrado em maio.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'o Divino' holds significant religious and cultural importance, particularly through the Festival of the Divine (Festa do Divino Espírito Santo), celebrated 50 days after Easter. This tradition, with roots in medieval Portuguese Catholicism, features processions, music, community feasts, and the distribution of blessed bread. It remains an important expression of folk Catholicism and cultural identity in both countries, especially among communities with Portuguese heritage.
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