pilgrimage

[/ˈpɪlɡrɪmɪdʒ/]
nounpl: pilgrimages
peregrinação
1. A journey, often long and difficult, made to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
Thousands of pilgrims undertake the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela each year.
Milhares de peregrinos fazem a peregrinação a Santiago de Compostela a cada ano.
2. Any long journey or quest, especially one undertaken for a specific purpose or spiritual reason
Her trip to India was a pilgrimage of self-discovery.
Sua viagem à Índia foi uma peregrinação de autodescoberta.
3. The act or process of traveling from place to place
The band's pilgrimage across the country lasted six months.
A peregrinação da banda por todo o país durou seis meses.
In Brazil, 'peregrinação' is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition, with famous pilgrimages including trips to Aparecida do Norte. In the United States, pilgrimages hold historical significance dating back to the Pilgrims. The term has expanded to include secular journeys with spiritual or personal significance, reflecting modern usage in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
journeyexpeditionquestpilgrimagecrusadetrek
Antonyms / Antônimos
settlementstagnation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
peregrinação
Most common translation; used in religious and secular contexts
Brazilian Portuguese (informal)
romaria
More colloquial; specifically used for religious processions or pilgrimages
Rio de Janeiro
peregrinação
Standard usage in religious contexts, particularly in Catholicism
Portugal
peregrinação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used historically in context of Portuguese religious traditions

Related Words

pilgrimsacredshrinepilgrimage routedevotionspiritual journey

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a pilgrimage to
undertake a pilgrimage
pilgrimage of faith
pilgrimage route
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