idol

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BrE /ˈaɪdəl/ AmE /ˈaɪdəl/

noun en → es

1 PERSON [singular] B1

someone who is greatly admired and loved by many people, especially for their skill or achievements in sports, music, film, etc.

ídolo, estrella

Collocations pop idol · sports idol

  • She is a pop idol in Japan.

    Ella es una estrella en Japón.

2 OBJECT [singular] C1

a statue or image of a god that people worship, especially in ancient times.

ídolo, imagen sagrada

Collocations ancient idol · worship an idol

  • The temple housed a large ancient idol.

    El templo albergaba un gran ídolo antiguo.

3 ART [singular] B2

a small statue or figure, especially one made as an ornament or souvenir.

figurita, estatuilla

Collocations buy a souvenir idol · display a small idol

  • She bought a little idol as a souvenir.

    Ella compró una figurita como recuerdo.