No. 297 in Portuguese
deus
"God" or "deity."
In a sentence
O Deus da mitologia grega é Zeus.
The God of Greek mythology is Zeus.
Here, the word 'Deus' is used to name a deity in a specific cultural or religious context.
Que Deus te abençoe!
May God bless you!
In this sentence, 'Deus' refers to a singular all-powerful deity commonly addressed in a blessing or prayer.
Eles eram considerados deuses por seu incrível conhecimento.
They were considered gods due to their incredible knowledge.
Here, 'deuses', the plural form of 'Deus', is used metaphorically to describe beings with exceptional abilities, elevating them to divine status.
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