Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bencao
Noun
/bɛnˈsɒŋ/
Definition
a blessing or benediction in Portuguese, often used in a religious or spiritual context to denote a positive invocation or favor.
Examples
- Receiving a bencao at the family gathering made everyone feel blessed.
- The priest offered a bencao to the newlyweds during the ceremony.
- His kind gestures were seen as a bencao by those in need.
Meaning
In a broader context, ‘bencao’ can refer to anything that represents a positive benefit, good fortune, or a gracious act.
Synonyms
- blessing
- benediction
- grace
- favor
- good fortune