papa
1. The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the Bishop of Rome
The pope resides in Vatican City.
O papa reside na Cidade do Vaticano.
2. A person who is regarded as the leading figure or authority in a particular field
He is considered the pope of modern architecture.
Ele é considerado o papa da arquitetura moderna.
3. In some contexts, a priest or clergyman
The village pope blessed the newborns.
O padre da aldeia abençoou os recém-nascidos.
The term 'pope' carries significant religious and cultural weight in both American and Brazilian contexts, where Catholicism has a strong presence. In Brazil, the pope is deeply respected within the Catholic community, which comprises a large portion of the population. The word can also be used metaphorically in English to describe an expert or authority figure in any field, though this usage is less common in Portuguese.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →