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Ipanema

[ee-pah-NEH-mah]
nounfeminine
Ipanema (bairro no Rio de Janeiro)
1. A famous beachside neighborhood in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its beautiful beach, upscale residences, vibrant culture, and the iconic song 'Garota de Ipanema'
Ipanema is one of Rio de Janeiro's most prestigious and visited neighborhoods.
Ipanema é um dos bairros mais prestigiados e visitados do Rio de Janeiro.
2. The beach located in this neighborhood
We spent the afternoon at Ipanema beach watching the sunset.
Passamos a tarde na praia de Ipanema observando o pôr do sol.
Synonyms
bairro cariocapraia de Ipanema

Regional Variations

Rio de Janeiro
Ipanema
Primary usage; refers to the specific neighborhood and beach
Brazil (General)
Ipanema
Used nationwide when referencing the famous Rio neighborhood
Portugal
Ipanema
Used as a proper noun; less commonly referenced except in cultural contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

Garota de Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema - famous Bossa Nova song)
morar em Ipanema (to live in Ipanema - implies affluence)
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