pious person
[ˈpaɪ.əs ˈpɜr.sən]
nounpl: pious people
pessoa piedosa
1. A person who is devout, reverent, and deeply religious; someone who demonstrates sincere faith and devotion to religious practices
She was known as a pious person who attended church every day and lived according to strict moral principles.
Ela era conhecida como uma pessoa piedosa que frequentava a igreja todos os dias e vivia de acordo com princípios morais rigorosos.
2. Someone who shows respect and reverence for sacred things and religious duties
The pious person donated generously to charitable causes as an expression of their faith.
A pessoa piedosa doava generosamente para causas beneficentes como expressão de sua fé.
In Brazil, the concept of 'pessoa piedosa' is prevalent in both Catholic and rapidly growing Protestant communities. The term carries positive connotations of moral integrity and spiritual commitment. In the USA, 'pious person' can sometimes carry ambiguous or even slightly negative connotations when used sarcastically to describe someone perceived as self-righteous, whereas in Brazil it typically maintains its respectful meaning.
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