veneração

[vɛnɛˈɾɐ̃ʊ̃]

nounfemininepl: venerações

veneration

1. deep respect and reverence shown toward a person or thing

The veneration of saints is common in Catholic tradition.

A veneração de santos é comum na tradição católica.

2. the act of honoring or worshipping someone or something with great respect

He looked upon his grandfather with veneration.

Ele olhava para seu avô com veneração.

3. religious devotion or worship

The veneration of relics was prevalent in medieval times.

A veneração de relíquias era prevalente na Idade Média.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

veneração

standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

veneração

standard usage in Portugal

com veneração - with veneration/reverently

merecer veneração - to deserve veneration

objeto de veneração - object of veneration

Look up more words on Fala2Me

The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more