What is the Portuguese word for "celibacy"?

Learn how to say "celibacy" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

celibacy

Portuguese

celibato

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Examples of how to use "celibacy" in Portuguese

English
Some priests take a vow of celibacy.
Portuguese
Alguns padres fazem voto de celibato.
English
He chose celibacy for personal reasons.
Portuguese
Ele escolheu o celibato por motivos pessoais.
English
Celibacy can be a difficult decision sometimes.
Portuguese
O celibato pode ser uma decisão difícil às vezes.
English
She respected his commitment to celibacy.
Portuguese
Ela respeitou o compromisso dele com o celibato.
English
Their faith encouraged celibacy before marriage.
Portuguese
A fé deles incentivava o celibato antes do casamento.
English
Celibacy requires self-control and strong motivation.
Portuguese
O celibato exige autocontrole e forte motivação.

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Some priests take a vow of celibacy.

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