nascer de novo

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “to be born again”.

Verb

nascer de novo (first-person singular present nasço de novo, first-person singular preterite nasci de novo, past participle nascido de novo)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nascer,‎ de novo.
2. (chiefly religion, idiomatic) to be reborn (revived in one's beliefs)
3. (idiomatic) to survive a great tragedy