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folk
[/foʊk/]
noun
pl: folks
povo, gente, pessoal
1.
People in general or a group of people
Folk from different backgrounds gathered at the festival.
Povo de diferentes origens se reuniu no festival.
2.
One's relatives or family members
I'm going to visit my folks this weekend.
Vou visitar meu pessoal este fim de semana.
3.
Traditional culture, customs, and practices of a community
Folk traditions have been passed down through generations.
As tradições populares foram transmitidas através das gerações.
NYC Slang
folks (used as 'yo, what's up folks?' or 'these folks')
Synonyms
people
persons
folks
community
relatives
family
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
povo, gente, pessoal
Most common usage for people in general or informal groups
Portugal
povo, gente, miúda
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; 'miúda' used colloquially for young people
Both
tradição popular
When referring to folk culture, traditions, or customs
Related Idioms & Phrases
folk music
folk art
folk dance
folk etymology
folk tale
common folk
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