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santuário

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See also: santuario

Portuguese

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Latin sanctuārium (sanctuary), from sanctus (holy). Displaced Old Portuguese santuairo.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /sɐ̃.tuˈa.ɾi.u/ [sɐ̃.tʊˈa.ɾɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /sɐ̃ˈtwa.ɾju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /sɐ̃.tuˈa.ɾi.o/ [sɐ̃.tʊˈa.ɾɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /sɐ̃ˈtwa.ɾjo/

  • Hyphenation: san‧tu‧á‧ri‧o

Noun

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santuário m (plural santuários)

  1. shrine (a place that is holy)
    Synonyms: templo, relicário, sacrário
  2. sanctuary (place of safety, refuge or protection)
    Synonyms: abrigo, refúgio
  3. a room where relics are kept
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