god

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BrE /ɡɒd/ AmE /ɡɑːd/

noun en → es

1 RELIGION [singular] A1

a being that is worshipped as the creator and controller of all things in the world, especially by people who believe in a religion

dios, dioses

Collocations god of war · god of love

  • He believes in one god.

    Él cree en un solo dios.

2 SUPERSTITION [singular] B1

a person or thing that is believed to have special powers, especially the power to bring good luck

diosito, ídolo

Collocations good-luck god · guardian god

  • She has a little statue of a good luck god.

    Ella tiene una pequeña estatua de un dios de la suerte.

1 IDIOM [singular] B2

used to refer to someone who is very powerful or important in a particular situation, especially when this person uses their power in an unfair way

dios, rey

Collocations god of business · god of politics

  • He's the god of this company.

    Él es el dios de esta empresa.

2 IDIOM [singular] B2

used to refer to someone who is very good at something, especially a sport or game

dios del deporte, rey de los juegos

Collocations god of football · god of chess

  • He's the god of this sport.

    Él es el dios de este deporte.