apoteosis
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la apoteosis(
ah
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poh
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teh
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oh
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sees
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (theater)
a. grand finale
La celebración patria acabó con una apoteosis de bailarines, músicos y fuegos artificiales.The national celebration came to a close with a grand finale of dancers, musicians, and fireworks.
El transcurso de la obra fue normal, pero la apoteosis nos dejó sin palabras.There was nothing special over the course of the play, but the grand finale left us speechless.
2. (figurative) (exaltation)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. apotheosis
La vuelta del general a la ciudad representó su apoteosis.The general's return to the city was his apotheosis.
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