idol in Portuguese
idol in Portuguese is ídolo, ícone — idol means an object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
idol in Portuguese
ídolo
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
ídolo
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
ícone
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
What does "idol" mean?
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noun An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
"Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine."
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noun A person who is greatly admired, especially a celebrity or public figure.
"The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team."
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idol in a sentence
- Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine.
- The museum displays a carved wooden idol from an ancient island culture.
- The young footballer's childhood idol was the captain of his local team.
- Many fans see the famous singer as an idol and copy her style.
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What is "idol" in Portuguese?
"idol" in Portuguese is ídolo, ícone. idol means: An object, often a statue or image, worshipped as a god or believed to hold spiritual power.
How do you use "idol" in a sentence?
Example: "Travellers once left offerings at the foot of a golden idol in the shrine." In Portuguese, "idol" is ídolo, ícone.
Are there other ways to say "idol" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "idol": ídolo, ícone.
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