garota

[gɐ'ɾɔtɐ]

nounfemininepl: garotas

girl

1. A young female person, typically from childhood to young adulthood

The girl is playing in the park.

A garota está brincando no parque.

2. A young woman or female employee, especially in service roles

The waitress brought our drinks.

A garota trouxe nossas bebidas.

3. A daughter (informal/affectionate usage)

My daughter is very smart.

A minha garota é muito inteligente.

NYC Slang

girl

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

garota

Standard usage for girl or young woman

Rio de Janeiro

garota

Common in carioca dialect; may also use 'moça'

São Paulo

garota

Standard usage; sometimes 'menina' for younger children

Portugal

rapariga

In Portugal, 'rapariga' means girl/young woman; 'garota' is less common but understood

garota de programa (sex worker)

garota de ouro (golden girl)

garota propaganda (spokeswoman/brand ambassador)

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