nounmasculinepl: prophets
profeta
1. A person who speaks by divine inspiration or is claimed to speak for God or a deity
The prophet Isaiah made predictions about the future.
O profeta Isaías fez previsões sobre o futuro.
2. A person who predicts or foretells future events
He was considered a prophet of doom for warning about the economic crisis.
Ele era considerado um profeta da desgraça por alertar sobre a crise econômica.
3. A spokesperson for a cause or movement
She was a prophet of environmental protection.
Ela era uma profeta da proteção ambiental.
Related Idioms & Phrases
prophet of doom - someone who predicts disaster
a prophet is not recognized in his own country - people fail to appreciate someone's talent in their homeland
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