celibate in Portuguese
celibate in Portuguese is celibatário, celibatária — celibate means not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
celibate in Portuguese
celibatário
(chiefly religious) Not married. [from 1827]
celibatária
One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community. [from 1869]
celibatário
One who is not married, especially one who has taken a religious vow not to get married, usually because of being a member of a religious community. [from 1869]
What does "celibate" mean?
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adj Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
"He has remained celibate since taking his vows."
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noun A person who abstains from marriage or sex, especially for religious reasons.
"The monastery was home to a small community of celibates."
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celibate in a sentence
- He has remained celibate since taking his vows.
- She decided to stay celibate while focusing on her career.
- The monastery was home to a small community of celibates.
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What is "celibate" in Portuguese?
"celibate" in Portuguese is celibatário, celibatária. celibate means: Not married, or abstaining from sexual activity.
How do you use "celibate" in a sentence?
Example: "He has remained celibate since taking his vows." In Portuguese, "celibate" is celibatário, celibatária.
Are there other ways to say "celibate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "celibate": celibatário, celibatária.
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