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genie

/ˈdʒiː.ni/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa um ser sobrenatural, frequentemente representado como um espírito ou demônio que pode ser invocado para realizar desejos, comum no folclore do Oriente Médio e em histórias como "Aladdin".

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noun

/ˈdʒiː.ni/B1formal
  • ptSubstantivo que designa um ser sobrenatural, frequentemente representado como um espírito ou demônio que pode ser invocado para realizar desejos, comum no folclore do Oriente Médio e em histórias como "Aladdin".

A noun referring to a supernatural being, often depicted as a spirit or demon, that can be summoned to grant wishes, commonly found in Middle Eastern folklore and stories like Aladdin.

  1. Mythical spiritA2formal

    A supernatural being in Arabian folklore, often depicted as a spirit trapped in a lamp or bottle that grants wishes.

    ptgênio

    • The genie appeared from the lamp and offered three wishes.
    • In the story, the genie was bound to serve its master.
    • Aladdin released the genie and became rich.

    Sinônimosdjinnjinni

  2. Metaphorical source of powerB2informal

    A person or thing that provides sudden, magical-like help or solutions.

    ptGênio da lâmpada

    • The new software was like a genie for our productivity.
    • She acted as a genie, solving all our problems instantly.
    • The grant money was a genie for the struggling project.

    Sinônimosfairy godmothermagicianmiracle workerwizard

Formas
  • genies plural form
  • genii plural form
  • genies' possessive plural form
  • genii's possessive plural form
  • genie's possessive singular form