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Brazilian

bruh-ZIH-lih-uhn

Brazilian (adj) means relating to Brazil or its people. Example: “She loves Brazilian music, especially bossa nova.”

adj

Relating to Brazil or its people.

"She loves Brazilian music, especially bossa nova."

noun

A style of near-total pubic hair removal.

"She booked a Brazilian at the salon before her holiday."

How to use Brazilian

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In plain EnglishEither "from Brazil" or, informally, a specific type of waxing treatment — context makes the meaning clear.

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Rhymes for Brazilian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Brazilian” mean?

The word “Brazilian” means relating to Brazil or its people. In plain terms, either "from Brazil" or, informally, a specific type of waxing treatment — context makes the meaning clear.

How do you pronounce “Brazilian”?

“Brazilian” is pronounced bruh-ZIH-lih-uhn (/bɹəˈzɪ.lɪ.ən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Brazilian” in a sentence?

Here is “Brazilian” used in a sentence: “She loves Brazilian music, especially bossa nova.”

What part of speech is “Brazilian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Brazilian” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “Brazilian” a common word?

“Brazilian” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Brazilian” have?

“Brazilian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Brazil or its people.

Should the word 'Brazilian' be capitalized?

Yes, 'Brazilian' is always written with a capital B because it is derived from the proper noun Brazil. Nationality words like this keep their capital letter wherever they appear in a sentence.

What is the difference between 'Brazil' and 'Brazilian'?

'Brazil' is the name of the country, a noun, while 'Brazilian' is the adjective describing anything relating to Brazil or its people, as in 'Brazilian coffee'. 'Brazilian' can also be used as a noun meaning a person from Brazil.

What is the difference between 'Brazilian' and 'Portuguese'?

'Brazilian' relates to Brazil and its people, while 'Portuguese' relates to Portugal and is also the name of the language spoken in Brazil. So a person from Brazil is Brazilian, but the language they speak is Portuguese.

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