On Wednesday, the word "pele" was added to the more than 167,000 words in the Michaelis Portuguese dictionary printed in Brazil. For the world's 265 million-odd Portuguese speakers, "pele" can now be used to denote something or someone extraordinary -- the sense in which it is already employed informally in Brazil.

Football great Pele enters Portuguese dictionary as an adjective

Pele's funeral: Santos bid final goodbye to Brazilian legend

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday (January 2) with a 24-hour wake.

Brazilians pay tribute to Pele with 24-hour wake

One of the greatest players of all time, Brazilan forward football player, Pele's life off the field was as eventful as his record-breaking career on the field. He was married thrice, had several affairs and enjoyed a range of trailblazing sponsorship deals.

Pele, a man of many interests: A spotlight on mighty king's life away from 'the beautiful game'

Brazilian football legend and one of the greatest players of the beautiful game Pelé has passed away. He was 82 and was hospitalised for the last three months with multiple ailments, including colon cancer.

World reacts after Brazilian legend Pele dies of cancer at 82

RIP Pele: Everything you need to know about the Brazilian football legend

Soccer star Pele, Brazilian legend of the beautiful game, passes away

Pele, Brazil's three-time World Cup-winning legend, dies at 82

Brazil football legend Pele dies at 82

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