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fountain of youth

/ˈfaʊntɪn əv juːθ/

Tradução: Fonte lendária cujas águas teriam o poder de devolver a juventude a quem bebesse delas ou nelas se banhasse; usado metaforicamente para qualquer coisa que rejuvenesce ou faz alguém se sentir jovem de novo.

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/ˈfaʊntɪn əv juːθ/B2formal
  • ptFonte lendária cujas águas teriam o poder de devolver a juventude a quem bebesse delas ou nelas se banhasse; usado metaforicamente para qualquer coisa que rejuvenesce ou faz alguém se sentir jovem de novo.

A legendary spring that supposedly restores youth to anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters; used metaphorically to describe anything that revitalizes or makes someone feel young again.

  1. Mythical springB2formal

    A legendary spring that supposedly restores youth to anyone who drinks from it or bathes in it.

    ptFonte da juventude

    • Ponce de León searched for the Fountain of Youth in Florida.
    • Many explorers believed the Fountain of Youth was hidden in the New World.
    • The legend of the Fountain of Youth has inspired countless stories.
  2. Figurative source of vitalityB2informal

    Anything that makes a person feel or appear younger, more energetic, or more vibrant.

    ptFonte da juventude

    • For her, gardening is a true fountain of youth.
    • Laughter is often called the fountain of youth for the soul.
    • Regular exercise can be a real fountain of youth for your body.