sotaque

[so.ˈta.kə]

nounmasculinepl: sotaques

accent

1. A distinctive manner of pronunciation characteristic of a particular region, social class, or individual

She has a strong Brazilian accent.

Ela tem um sotaque brasileiro muito forte.

2. The way someone pronounces words, especially when speaking a language that is not their native tongue

His English has a Portuguese accent.

Seu inglês tem sotaque português.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

sotaque

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

sotaque

Standard usage in European Portuguese

Angola

sotaque

Standard usage in Angolan Portuguese

sotaque carioca - Rio de Janeiro accent

sotaque paulista - São Paulo accent

sotaque nordestino - northeastern Brazilian accent

sotaque português - Portuguese accent

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