oracle
US /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/
UK /ˈɔːr.ə.kəl/
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oráculo, sacerdotisa
a priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity
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The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi for guidance.
Os antigos gregos consultavam o oráculo de Delfos para orientação.
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She was believed to be an oracle, capable of foretelling the future.
Acreditava-se que ela era um oráculo, capaz de prever o futuro.
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oráculo, profecia
a prophecy or revelation communicated by a god, especially through a priest or priestess
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The king sought an oracle from the gods before going to war.
O rei buscou um oráculo dos deuses antes de ir para a guerra.
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The priest delivered the oracle to the anxious crowd.
O sacerdote entregou o oráculo à multidão ansiosa.
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oráculo, autoridade
a person or thing regarded as an infallible authority or guide on something
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He's considered an oracle on matters of ancient history.
Ele é considerado um oráculo em assuntos de história antiga.
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The professor was the department's oracle for all statistical questions.
O professor era o oráculo do departamento para todas as questões estatísticas.
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Oracle, empresa de software Oracle
a software company that specializes in database technology and cloud computing
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Many large corporations rely on Oracle databases for their critical operations.
Muitas grandes corporações dependem de bancos de dados Oracle para suas operações críticas.
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Oracle offers a wide range of enterprise software solutions.
A Oracle oferece uma ampla gama de soluções de software empresarial.