No. 457 in Portuguese
brasileira
"Brasileira" means "Brazilian" (feminine form).
In a sentence
A comida brasileira é muito saborosa.
Brazilian cuisine is very tasty.
In this sentence, 'brasileira' is an adjective describing the noun 'comida' (food), indicating that the cuisine pertains to Brazil.
Ela é uma brasileira que vive no exterior.
She is a Brazilian woman living abroad.
Here, 'brasileira' functions as a noun indicating the nationality or origin of the woman referred to in the sentence.
O talento daquela cantora brasileira impressionou a todos.
The talent of that Brazilian singer impressed everyone.
In this sentence, 'brasileira' is again used as an adjective to describe the noun 'cantora' (singer), specifying that she is from Brazil.
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