city of god

• Frase que designa una ciudad utópica o celestial, usada a menudo en contextos religiosos o filosóficos para describir una sociedad ideal o un ámbito espiritual. También es el título de una famosa película y novela brasileñas sobre la vida en las favelas de Río de Janeiro.

A phrase referring to a utopian or heavenly city, often used in religious or philosophical contexts to describe a perfect society or spiritual realm. It is also the title of a famous Brazilian film and novel about life in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

1. Religious conceptC1formal

   A spiritual or heavenly city described in Christian theology, often contrasted with the earthly city.

   ciudad de Dios

   • Augustine's 'City of God' contrasts the earthly city with the heavenly one.
   • The concept of the City of God represents the ultimate spiritual community.
   • In theology, the City of God is the eternal home of the righteous.

2. Film titleB2informal

   A critically acclaimed 2002 Brazilian film directed by Fernando Meirelles, depicting life in a Rio de Janeiro favela.

   Ciudad de Dios

   • 'City of God' is one of the most powerful films about poverty and crime.
   • The movie 'City of God' won several international awards.
   • I watched 'City of God' last night; it was incredibly intense.