ritual
1. A prescribed order of performing religious or solemn ceremonies
The wedding rite was performed according to Catholic tradition.
O rito do casamento foi realizado de acordo com a tradição católica.
2. A ceremonial act or series of acts regularly repeated in the same manner
Morning coffee is part of my daily rite.
O café da manhã é parte do meu rito diário.
3. A formal procedure or custom habitually followed
The rite of passage marked his transition to adulthood.
O rito de passagem marcou sua transição para a idade adulta.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'rito' is primarily used in religious, cultural, and formal contexts. It carries significant weight when discussing religious ceremonies (Catholic, Afro-Brazilian, or other traditions) and important life transitions. The word emphasizes formality and prescribed order, distinguishing it from casual or spontaneous actions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
rito fúnebre - funeral rite
rito de iniciação - initiation rite
rito de passagem - rite of passage
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