bunda
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.”
How to use bunda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPortuguese slang for someone's bum.
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.
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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Baile funk lyrics are full of references to _____.
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.
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.