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falá

[fɑ.ˈla]
nounmasculinepl: falás
speech, dialect, way of speaking
1. A particular way of speaking characteristic of a region, group, or individual; a dialect or accent
The falá of that region is quite distinct from standard Portuguese.
O falá daquela região é bastante distinto do português padrão.
2. Informal speech or colloquial language
He uses a lot of falá in his everyday conversation.
Ele usa muito falá na sua conversa do dia a dia.
3. In Ceuta and Melilla (Spanish enclaves), a Romance language mixing Spanish and Arabic influences
Falá is spoken in the Spanish cities of North Africa.
O falá é falado nas cidades espanholas do norte da África.
Synonyms
dialetosotaquelinguagemfala

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
falá
Commonly used to refer to regional speech patterns and dialects
Portugal
falá
Less common; Portuguese speakers typically use 'sotaque' or 'dialeto' instead
Ceuta and Melilla
falá
Specific Romance language with Spanish and Arabic influences

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter um falá estranho
mudar o falá
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