céu
sky / heaven
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/sɛw/
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Cultural Note
'Céu' means both sky and heaven in Portuguese, giving it a poetic double meaning. The expression 'céu aberto' (open sky) describes a clear day. The Alqueva region in the Alentejo has been certified as a Dark Sky Reserve, making it one of the best places in Europe to appreciate the night sky.
📝 Example Sentences
O céu do Alentejo é enorme.
The Alentejo sky is enormous.
Olha que céu lindo ao pôr do sol!
Look what a beautiful sky at sunset!
Não há uma nuvem no céu.
There isn't a cloud in the sky.