The Michaelis dictionary published in Brazil has added "Pelé" as a word meaning "the one that is extraordinary." Examples given include: "she is the Pelé of tennis" and "he is the Pelé of medicine." ...

Football legend Pelé has entered the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective. Euronews Culture delves into this news, as well as petitions for three other names for dictionary consideration. Collins ...

The word Pele is being added to the Portuguese dictionary as something that is “incomparable, unique” and an example of “the best”.

Pelé has now got his own entry in a Portuguese-language dictionary, making his mark on language as well as sport Pelé, the nickname of the late football legend, has officially become synonymous with ...