bunda

5 synonyms 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.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

butt behind

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

bum booty

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

backside

How to use bunda

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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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.

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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.

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