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reverence in Portuguese

reverence in Portuguese is reverência, deferência — reverence means deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.

reverence in Portuguese

reverência
noun
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
deferência
noun
Veneration; profound awe and respect, normally in a sacred context.
reverência
noun
An act of showing respect, such as a bow.

What does "reverence" mean?

  1. noun Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.
    "Visitors spoke in hushed tones, out of reverence for the ancient temple."
  2. verb To regard or treat with reverence.
    "The community reverences its founding elders."

reverence in a sentence

  • Visitors spoke in hushed tones, out of reverence for the ancient temple.
  • He treated his grandfather's old tools with a kind of reverence.
  • The community reverences its founding elders.

Similar words in Portuguese

Common Portuguese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "reverence" in Portuguese?

"reverence" in Portuguese is reverência, deferência. reverence means: Deep respect and awe, often tinged with a sense of the sacred.

How do you use "reverence" in a sentence?

Example: "Visitors spoke in hushed tones, out of reverence for the ancient temple." In Portuguese, "reverence" is reverência, deferência.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "reverence": reverência, deferência.

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