oráculo

Definitions of oráculo
  1. noun
    a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
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    type of:
    capilla, ermita, lugar sagrado, relicario, sagrario, santuario, templete
    a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
  2. noun
    a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible
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    adivinación, profecía, vaticinio
    a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
  3. noun
    an authoritative person who divines the future
    synonyms: profeta
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    types:
    augur
    (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
    profetisa
    a woman prophet
    sibila
    (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet
    type of:
    adivinador
    someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
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