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reverência (noun)

Deep respect for someone or something; reverence.

💬 Example

"Os alunos mostravam grande reverência pelo mestre."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine bowing deeply ('reverence') before a very old, wise tree ('revere'-'ncia'). The 'revere' part sounds like 'rever...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'reverência' for everyday politeness. → Use 'respeito' or 'obrigado/obrigada' for everyday politeness.

Confusing 'reverência' with 'irreverência'. → 'Reverência' means deep respect; 'irreverência' means lack of seriousness or disrespect.

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