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tributes

[/ˈtrɪbjuːts/]
noun
tributos
1. Payments or gifts made to show respect, gratitude, or submission
The citizens paid tributes to their king.
Os cidadãos pagavam tributos ao seu rei.
2. Expressions of respect, admiration, or gratitude
Many tributes were given at the memorial service.
Muitas homenagens foram prestadas no serviço memorial.
3. Compulsory payments made by a weaker state to a stronger one
The conquered nation was forced to pay tributes.
A nação conquistada foi forçada a pagar tributos.
Synonyms
homagesrespectacknowledgmentspaymentsdutiestaxes
Antonyms
disrespectinsultdishonor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tributos
Most common term for payments or taxes
Rio de Janeiro
tributos
Standard usage
São Paulo
tributos
Standard usage, also used in business contexts
Portugal
tributos
Standard usage; also 'homenagens' for expressions of respect

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay tribute to someone
tribute band
tribute concert
tribute album
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