Holocaust in Portuguese

Holocaust in Portuguese is Shoá, Holocausto, holocausto — Holocaust means (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Holocaust in Portuguese

Shoá

proper noun

Holocausto

proper noun

(historical, broadly) The systematic mass murder (democide) of somewhere between eleven and fourteen million people, namely six million Jews and from five to eight million others (including Romanis, Slavs, homosexuals, and people with physical and mental disabilities), perpetrated by Nazi Germany shortly before and during World War II.

holocausto

noun

holocausto

noun

Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.

extermínio

noun

Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.

genocídio

noun

Extensive destruction of a group of animals or (especially) people; a large-scale massacre or slaughter.

What does "Holocaust" mean?

name (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.
"Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack."
noun Widespread destruction or slaughter, especially on a massive scale.
"None will emerge the victor from this holocaust."

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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”.

Holocaust in a sentence

Among Soloway’s congregants injured in the attack was Barbara Steinmetz, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become one of the most poignant symbols of the attack.
The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors.
None will emerge the victor from this holocaust.
Historians describe some famines as a slow-moving holocaust.

Similar words in Portuguese

carnage cataclysm catastrophe devastation

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Holocaust" in Portuguese?

"Holocaust" in Portuguese is Shoá, Holocausto, holocausto. Holocaust means: (historical, capitalised) The mass murder of around six million European Jews by Nazi Germany during World War II.

How do you use "Holocaust" in a sentence?

Example: "The museum preserves the testimony of Holocaust survivors." In Portuguese, "Holocaust" is Shoá, Holocausto, holocausto.

Are there other ways to say "Holocaust" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "Holocaust": Shoá, Holocausto, holocausto, extermínio, genocídio.

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