No. 2,885 in Portuguese
exu
"Exu" is an entity in Afro-Brazilian religions, representing communication, movement, crossroads, and choices, often serving as a messenger between humans and deities.
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O Exu é uma entidade importante nas religiões afro-brasileiras.
Exu is an important entity in Afro-Brazilian religions.
Here, 'Exu' refers to a spiritual entity or deity worshipped within certain religious practices.
As oferendas para Exu incluem alimentos e bebidas.
The offerings for Exu include food and drinks.
In this sentence, 'Exu' denotes the deity to whom offerings and rituals are directed.
Ele demonstrou muita energia e determinação, quase como um Exu moderno.
He showed a lot of energy and determination, almost like a modern Exu.
In this usage, 'Exu' is metaphorically used to describe someone's characteristics resembling the vitality and energy associated with the deity.
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