Portuguese Word · Intermediate
babalorixá
Candomblé priest
Pronunciation: /ˌba.ba.lo.ɾiˈʃa/
Meaning
Candomblé priest
Example
Vou pedir ao meu Babalorixá / Pra fazer uma oração pra Xangô / Pra pôr pra trabalhar / Gente que nunca trabalhou
I'm going to ask my Babalorixá / To say a prayer to Xangô / To put to work / People who have never worked
Practice tips
- Practice babalorixá out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.