noun/adjectivemasculinepl: os celestes
the heavenly one; the celestial one; sky blue (color)
1. Something or someone belonging to or related to the sky or heaven; celestial
The celestial bodies shine brightly at night.
Os corpos celestes brilham intensamente à noite.
2. A light blue color resembling the sky
She wore a celestial blue dress to the party.
Ela usava um vestido azul celeste na festa.
3. In Brazilian football context, referring to players or supporters of Cruzeiro FC (whose colors are light blue)
The celestial team won the championship.
O time celeste ganhou o campeonato.
In Brazil, 'celeste' is deeply embedded in football culture, particularly as the identifying color of Cruzeiro FC based in Belo Horizonte. The term is also widely used in everyday language to describe the color of the sky or light blue objects. The religious or divine connotation is less prominent in modern usage compared to its celestial/color meanings.
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