venerável

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From Latin venerābilis (venerable), from veneror (to venerate).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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venerável m or f (plural veneráveis, comparable, comparative mais venerável, superlative o mais venerável or venerabilíssimo)

  1. venerable (commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position)
    Synonyms: respeitável, venerando
  2. venerable (worthy of reverence)
  3. (Roman Catholicism) undergoing beatification
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