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frevo de rua

[FREH-voo duh ROO-ah]
nounmasculinepl: frevos de rua
street frevo
1. A traditional Brazilian folk dance and music style originating from Recife, Pernambuco, characterized by fast-paced rhythms, acrobatic movements, and typically performed in the streets during Carnival celebrations
The street frevo dancers performed with umbrellas and colorful costumes during the Carnival parade.
Os dançarinos de frevo de rua apresentaram-se com guarda-chuvas e trajes coloridos durante o desfile de Carnaval.
2. The musical composition accompanying this dance, typically featuring brass instruments and rapid, syncopated rhythms
The frevo de rua music was so energetic that everyone started dancing.
A música do frevo de rua era tão energética que todos começaram a dançar.
Synonyms
frevofrevo tradicionalfrevo pernambucano

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frevo de rua
Standard term used throughout Brazil for street frevo
Pernambuco
frevo de rua
Original and most authentic form; deeply rooted in local Carnival traditions
Rio de Janeiro
frevo carioca
Adapted version influenced by Rio's samba culture
Portugal
frevo de rua
Recognized as Brazilian cultural export; rarely performed locally

Related Idioms & Phrases

dançar frevo de rua
ritmo de frevo
guarda-chuva de frevo
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