genre

[/ˈʒɑːnrə/ (English) / /ʒɑ̃ʁ/ (French origin)]
nounmasculinepl: genres
gênero
1. A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
Science fiction is a popular genre in literature and film.
Ficção científica é um gênero popular na literatura e no cinema.
2. A particular type or category of something
The restaurant specializes in the Italian genre of cuisine.
O restaurante se especializa no gênero de culinária italiana.
3. In fine arts, a style of painting depicting scenes of everyday life
Dutch genre paintings from the 17th century are highly valued.
Os quadros de gênero holandeses do século XVII são muito valorizados.
The word 'gênero' in Brazilian Portuguese is widely used in entertainment, music, and literary contexts. Brazil has strong genre traditions, particularly in music (samba, forró, MPB) and literature. In English-speaking contexts, 'genre' is fundamental to media classification and marketing. The term has become increasingly important in discussions of artistic conventions and audience expectations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
categorytypestylekindclassificationclassification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
gênero
Standard term used across Brazil for artistic and literary categories
São Paulo
gênero
Common usage in media and entertainment industry
Rio de Janeiro
gênero
Used in cultural and artistic contexts, particularly in music and film
Portugal
género
Portuguese spelling variant; same meaning and usage

Related Words

subgenreclassificationcategorystyleformconvention

Related Idioms & Phrases

genre-bending
genre-defying
cross-genre appeal
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