bunda
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bunda, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The buttocks or backside, from Brazilian Portuguese and used in English chiefly in reference to Brazilian culture, dance and fitness.
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How to use bunda
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In Brazilian Portuguese it is casual and everyday rather than obscene, though not a word for formal writing. In English it appears mainly in music, dance, fitness marketing and travel writing about Brazil.
Etymology
Brazilian Portuguese bunda, generally traced to a West African source in the Kimbundu language, carried to Brazil during the transatlantic slave trade.
Full origin of bunda →Frequently asked questions
What language is 'bunda'?
It is Brazilian Portuguese, where it is the ordinary informal word for the buttocks. It is widely understood across Brazil and has spread into English through Brazilian music, dance and fitness culture.
Is 'bunda' a rude word?
It is casual rather than obscene — roughly on a level with 'bum' or 'butt' in English. You would not use it in a formal document, but it is not a swear word.