superstition
[/ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: superstitions / superstições
superstição
1. a belief or practice considered irrational or unfounded, often involving fear of the unknown or attribution of magical properties to certain actions or objects
Breaking a mirror is just a superstition with no basis in reality.
Quebrar um espelho é apenas uma superstição sem base na realidade.
2. excessive reverence for or fear of something supernatural or unknown
The old house was filled with superstition and legends.
A casa antiga estava cheia de superstição e lendas.
3. a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural influences
Many athletes have superstitions about their game day routines.
Muitos atletas têm superstições sobre suas rotinas no dia do jogo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to be guided by superstition
superstição traz azar (superstition brings bad luck)
knock on wood (evitar superstição - to avoid bad luck)
uma superstição sem pé nem cabeça (a superstition that makes no sense)
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