peregrinos
[pe-re-GRI-nos]
nounmasculinepl: peregrinos (already plural form; singular: peregrino)
pilgrims
1. People who travel to a sacred place for religious reasons
The pilgrims traveled to the holy shrine across many countries.
Os peregrinos viajaram até o santuário sagrado atravessando vários países.
2. Travelers or wanderers, especially those journeying for a specific purpose
The peregrinos walked the ancient Camino de Santiago route.
Os peregrinos caminharam pela antiga rota do Caminho de Santiago.
3. Strangers or foreigners in a place
They were peregrinos in a land far from home.
Eles eram peregrinos em uma terra longe de casa.
In Brazil, 'peregrinos' is frequently used in religious contexts, particularly in Catholicism where pilgrimages to sacred sites are important spiritual practices. The word carries both literal and metaphorical meanings, often evoking notions of spiritual journey and temporary displacement. It's commonly heard during discussions of religious tourism and spiritual quests.
Related Idioms & Phrases
vida de peregrino - a nomadic or transient lifestyle
ser um peregrino nesta terra - to be a stranger in a foreign land
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