gêneros
1. A category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
The bookstore has sections for different genres such as romance, mystery, and science fiction.
A livraria tem seções para diferentes gêneros como romance, mistério e ficção científica.
2. A style or category of creative work in film, television, or music
Jazz and blues are popular music genres in America.
Jazz e blues são gêneros musicais populares na América.
3. A class or category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Various genres of art are displayed in the museum.
Vários gêneros de arte estão expostos no museu.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'genres' is widely used in entertainment, literature, and arts education. Brazil has a rich tradition of distinct musical genres (samba, bossa nova, forró, sertanejo) that are culturally significant. The term is universally understood in academic and popular settings across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cross genres - ultrapassar/cruzar gêneros
mix genres - misturar gêneros
genre-bending - que quebra os limites do gênero
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