gnome in Portuguese

gnome in Portuguese is gnomo — gnome means a small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.

gnome in Portuguese

gnomo

noun

(mythology, fantasy) One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller than dwarves and more focused on engineering than mining.

What does "gnome" mean?

noun A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.
"In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern."
noun A small ornamental statue of such a figure, often placed in a garden.
"A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed."
noun Informal: a secretive, powerful figure in international banking or finance.
"Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

gnome in a sentence

In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern.
A ceramic gnome stood next to the flowerbed.
Journalists joked about the "gnomes" who quietly control the bond markets.

Similar words in Portuguese

dwarf

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gnome" in Portuguese?

"gnome" in Portuguese is gnomo. gnome means: A small, legendary earth-dwelling being, often shown as an old bearded man, said to guard underground treasure or mines.

How do you use "gnome" in a sentence?

Example: "In the story, a gnome guarded the entrance to the underground cavern." In Portuguese, "gnome" is gnomo.

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