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the world

[ðə wɜːrld]
noun
o mundo
1. the earth and all its inhabitants; the planet we live on
She has traveled around the world.
Ela viajou ao redor do mundo.
2. human existence; life and society in general
He withdrew from the world to live in solitude.
Ele se afastou do mundo para viver em solidão.
3. a particular sphere of activity or interest
She is famous in the fashion world.
Ela é famosa no mundo da moda.
4. all of the people on earth; humanity
The world was shocked by the news.
O mundo foi chocado pela notícia.
Synonyms
earthglobeplanetuniverse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o mundo
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
o mundo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
o mundo
standard usage
Portugal
o mundo
standard usage throughout Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of this world - extraordinário, excepcional
on top of the world - muito feliz, no topo do sucesso
the best of both worlds - o melhor dos dois mundos
think the world of someone - ter muito apreço por alguém
what in the world - que diabos, o que é isto
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