pompa

[PÔM-puh]

nounfemininepl: pompas

pomp, ceremony, splendor

1. Ceremonial display or grandeur; impressive formality

The royal wedding was celebrated with great pomp.

O casamento real foi celebrado com grande pompa.

2. Ostentation; excessive display of wealth or importance

He arrived at the party with unnecessary pomp.

Ele chegou à festa com pompa desnecessária.

3. Funeral procession or funeral ceremony

The funeral pomps lasted for three days.

As pompas fúnebres duraram três dias.

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General Brazilian

pompa

commonly used in formal contexts

Portugal

pompa

also used for funeral services (pompas fúnebres)

com pompa e circunstância - with great ceremony and formality

pompas fúnebres - funeral services/arrangements

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