manga

[ˈmæŋɡə (English) / ˈmɐ̃ɡə (Portuguese)]
nounfemininepl: mangas
manga
1. A Japanese comic book or graphic novel, typically read from right to left
She collects manga from her favorite anime series.
Ela coleciona manga da sua série de anime favorita.
2. The sleeve of a garment or article of clothing
The shirt has long sleeves.
A camiseta tem mangas compridas.
3. The fruit of the mango tree
This mango is sweet and juicy.
Esta manga é doce e suculenta.
In Brazil, 'manga' has three distinct meanings based on context: the Japanese comic art form (increasingly popular among youth), a clothing garment part, and a tropical fruit. The anime/manga culture has grown significantly in Brazil and Portugal, making the first definition increasingly relevant in pop culture contexts. In Portugal and Brazil, the fruit meaning remains common in culinary discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comic book (for graphic novel sense)sleeve (for clothing sense)mango fruit (for fruit sense)
Antonyms / Antônimos
sleeveless (for clothing sense)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manga
Used for all three meanings; most common in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
manga
Popular culture reference, especially among younger demographics
São Paulo
manga
Strong anime and manga culture; widely used in pop culture discussions
Portugal
manga
Same usage; also refers to sleeve and mango fruit equally

Related Words

animemangakadoujinshicosplaymango treefruit

Related Idioms & Phrases

com a manga arregaçada (with sleeves rolled up - meaning to work hard)
estar na manga (to be in someone's pocket - meaning to be under someone's control)
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