nun in Portuguese
nun in Portuguese is freira, monja, religiosa — nun means a woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
nun in Portuguese
freira
monja
religiosa
madre
What does "nun" mean?
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noun A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
"The nun had lived at the convent for over forty years."
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noun A woman living a similarly devoted, communal religious life in other faith traditions.
"The Buddhist nun spent her mornings in silent meditation."
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nun in a sentence
- The nun had lived at the convent for over forty years.
- As a young woman, she became a nun and moved into the abbey.
- The Buddhist nun spent her mornings in silent meditation.
- In the mountain monastery, the nun shaved her head and followed a strict daily routine.
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What is "nun" in Portuguese?
"nun" in Portuguese is freira, monja, religiosa. nun means: A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
How do you use "nun" in a sentence?
Example: "The nun had lived at the convent for over forty years." In Portuguese, "nun" is freira, monja, religiosa.
Are there other ways to say "nun" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "nun": freira, monja, religiosa, madre.
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