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soothsayer
[/ˈsuːθseɪər/]
noun
pl: soothsayers
adivinho
1.
A person who claims to be able to predict the future; a fortune teller or diviner
The soothsayer predicted that the kingdom would face a great challenge.
O adivinho predisse que o reino enfrentaria um grande desafio.
2.
Someone who makes prophecies or foretells events
Ancient soothsayers were consulted before major battles.
Os adivinhos antigos eram consultados antes das batalhas importantes.
Synonyms
fortune teller
diviner
prophet
seer
oracle
clairvoyant
Antonyms
skeptic
doubter
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adivinho
Most common term used in Brazil
Brazil
vidente
Alternative term emphasizing supernatural sight
Portugal
adivinho
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
mago
Sometimes used in literary contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
read the tea leaves
crystal ball gazer
fortune teller's prediction
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