halo

A noun referring to a circle of light shown around or above the head of a holy person in religious art, or a similar natural phenomenon such as a ring of light around the sun or moon.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее круг света, изображаемый вокруг или над головой святого в религиозном искусстве, или подобное природное явление, такое как кольцо света вокруг солнца или луны.esSustantivo que designa un círculo de luz representado alrededor o sobre la cabeza de una figura sagrada en el arte religioso, o un fenómeno natural similar, como un anillo de luz alrededor del sol o la luna.frCercle de lumière représenté autour ou au-dessus de la tête d'un saint dans l'art religieux, ou phénomène naturel similaire tel qu'un anneau lumineux autour du soleil ou de la lune.deSubstantiv, das einen Lichtkreis oder Lichthof bezeichnet, der in der religiösen Kunst um oder über dem Kopf eines Heiligen dargestellt wird, oder eine ähnliche natürliche Erscheinung wie ein Ring aus Licht um Sonne oder Mond.ptSubstantivo que designa um círculo de luz representado ao redor ou acima da cabeça de um santo na arte religiosa, ou um fenômeno natural semelhante, como um anel de luz ao redor do sol ou da lua.zh指宗教艺术中环绕在圣人头部周围或上方的光圈，也指类似自然现象，如太阳或月亮周围的光环。arاسم يدل على هالة من نور تُرسم حول أو فوق رأس القديس في الفن الديني، أو ظاهرة طبيعية مشابهة مثل حلقة ضوء حول الشمس أو القمر.

1. Religious or artistic symbol B1 formal

   A circle of light shown around the head of a holy figure in religious art.

   • The painting shows the saint with a golden halo.
   • Angels are often depicted with a halo above their heads.
   • The halo symbolizes divine light and holiness.

   ruНимбesAureola sagradafrHalo religieuxdeHeiligenscheinptAuréolazh光环arهالة

   Synonyms: aureoleglorynimbus

2. Astronomical phenomenon B2 formal

   A ring of light around the sun or moon caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.

   • We saw a beautiful halo around the moon last night.
   • The sun had a faint halo due to high-altitude clouds.
   • Halos are often seen in cold weather conditions.

   ruГалоesHalo astronómicofrHalo (phénomène astronomique)deHaloptHalozh日晕arهالة

   Synonyms: aureolecoronanimbusring

3. Figurative use B2 informal

   A symbolic aura of goodness or virtue surrounding a person.

   • She has a halo of kindness that everyone notices.
   • His reputation gave him a halo of trustworthiness.
   • The politician tried to maintain a halo of integrity.

   ruОреолeshalo de virtudfrAura de saintetédeHeiligenscheinptAurazh光环arهالة رمزية

   Synonyms: auraaureoleglorynimbusradiance

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