o Divino

[o dʒi'vinu]
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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
o Sagradoo Celestialo Espírito Santoo Supremo
Antonyms / Antônimos
o Profanoo Mundanoo Terrestreo Diabólico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
o Divino
Common religious and spiritual reference
Rio de Janeiro
o Divino
Often refers to the Festival of the Divine celebrated in neighborhoods
São Paulo
o Divino
Traditional religious celebration with processions and festivities
Portugal
o Divino
Associated with the Festa do Divino Espírito Santo, especially in Azorean traditions

Related Words

divindadedivinoespiritualidadesagradocelestialFesta do Divino

Related Idioms & Phrases

Festa do Divino Espírito Santo
Espírito do Divino
Graça do Divino
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