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dança brasileira

[ˈdɐ̃sə bɾaziˈlejɾə]
nounfemininepl: danças brasileiras
Brazilian dance
1. A style of dance originating from Brazil, characterized by rhythmic hip and body movements, often performed to samba, forró, or other Brazilian music genres
She performed a beautiful dança brasileira at the carnival
Ela apresentou uma linda dança brasileira no carnaval
2. Traditional or contemporary dance forms native to Brazil that reflect the country's cultural heritage and African, Indigenous, and European influences
The dança brasileira is an important part of Brazilian cultural identity
A dança brasileira é uma parte importante da identidade cultural brasileira
NYC Slang
Brazilian move
Synonyms
sambaforrófrevodança afro-brasileira

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dança brasileira
Standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
samba
Often specifically refers to samba as the primary Brazilian dance
Northeastern Brazil
forró
Popular regional dance style, especially in Bahia and Pernambuco
Portugal
dança brasileira
Same term used, though less commonly performed

Related Idioms & Phrases

dança de cintura - hip dance (characteristic movement)
dança do corpo - body dance (full-body movement style)
levar a dança - to lead the dance (to take initiative)
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