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rebirth

[/riːˈbɜːrθ/]
nounpl: rebirths
renascimento
1. The process of being born again; a new or second birth
The spiritual rebirth transformed her entire perspective on life.
O renascimento espiritual transformou toda a sua perspectiva sobre a vida.
2. A revival or restoration to a new state of existence, strength, or prominence
The city experienced an economic rebirth after years of decline.
A cidade experimentou um renascimento econômico após anos de declínio.
3. In religious contexts, the cycle of being reborn into a new life (reincarnation)
Buddhist philosophy teaches the concept of rebirth through the cycle of samsara.
A filosofia budista ensina o conceito de renascimento através do ciclo do samsara.
Synonyms
renaissancerevivalregenerationrenewalresurrectionreincarnation
Antonyms
deathdeclineextinctiondestruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renascimento
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
renascimento
Standard usage
São Paulo
renascimento
Standard usage
Portugal
renascimento
Standard usage; sometimes 'ressurreição' in religious contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

phoenix rising from the ashes (renascimento após destruição)
new lease on life (novo renascimento)
second wind (renovação de energia)
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