noun

bunda

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Bunda (noun) means the buttocks or backside, from Brazilian Portuguese and used in English chiefly in reference to Brazilian culture, dance and fitness. Example: “Baile funk lyrics are full of references to bunda.”

noun

informal The buttocks or backside, from Brazilian Portuguese and used in English chiefly in reference to Brazilian culture, dance and fitness.

"Baile funk lyrics are full of references to bunda."

"The workout is marketed as a Brazilian bunda routine."

How to use bunda

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPortuguese slang for someone's bum.

When to use it

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.

Memory tip

Brazilians also use the gentler 'bumbum' for the same thing, roughly as English speakers might choose 'bottom' over a blunter word.

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Easily confused with

booty → bumbum

Common pairings

bunda dance big bunda

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

Brazilian Portuguese bunda, generally traced to a West African source in the Kimbundu language, carried to Brazil during the transatlantic slave trade.

Origin: Portuguese

Synonyms

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backside bum butt behind booty

Related words

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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.

What is the meaning of bunda?

"bunda" (noun) means the buttocks or backside, from Brazilian Portuguese and used in English chiefly in reference to Brazilian culture, dance and fitness.

What is another word for bunda?

Other words for "bunda" include backside, bum, butt, behind, booty.

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