classes, groups, teams
1. A group of students in a school or educational institution
The teacher has three classes this semester.
A professora tem três turmas neste semestre.
2. A group or band of people working together or assembled for a common purpose
The construction crew arrived early in the morning.
A turma de construção chegou cedo pela manhã.
3. A group of friends or companions
He went to the party with his usual crowd.
Ele foi à festa com a sua turma habitual.
4. A batch or shift of workers
The night shift team worked overtime.
A turma do turno da noite trabalhou horas extras.
In Brazilian culture, 'turma' is deeply embedded in social and educational contexts. It commonly refers to school classes but is also used affectionately to describe friend groups or social circles. The term carries a sense of camaraderie and belonging, reflecting the Brazilian emphasis on community and group identity. It's frequently used in popular culture, music, and everyday conversation to denote social cohesion.
NYC Slang
crews, squads, groups
Related Idioms & Phrases
turma da pesada - tough crowd or serious group
turma de farra - party crowd
turma de malandros - group of troublemakers or hustlers
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