noun
capoeira
ka-puh-WAIR-ruh
Capoeira (noun) means a Brazilian martial art that blends dance-like movements, acrobatics, and music. Example: “They practiced capoeira on the beach to the sound of a berimbau.”
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A Brazilian martial art that blends dance-like movements, acrobatics, and music.
"They practiced capoeira on the beach to the sound of a berimbau."
How to use capoeira
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Brazilian martial art combining fighting moves with dance and music.
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Word forms
- Plural
- capoeiras
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Etymology
From Brazilian Portuguese capoeira; its ultimate origin is uncertain.
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What does “capoeira” mean?
The word “capoeira” means a Brazilian martial art that blends dance-like movements, acrobatics, and music. In plain terms, a Brazilian martial art combining fighting moves with dance and music.
How do you pronounce “capoeira”?
“Capoeira” is pronounced ka-puh-WAIR-ruh (/kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “capoeira” in a sentence?
Here is “capoeira” used in a sentence: “They practiced capoeira on the beach to the sound of a berimbau.”
What part of speech is “capoeira”?
“Capoeira” is a noun.
Where does the word “capoeira” come from?
The word “capoeira” comes from Portuguese. From Brazilian Portuguese capoeira; its ultimate origin is uncertain.
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