No. 3,904 in Portuguese
favela
A "favela" is a Brazilian informal settlement or slum, often characterized by densely packed housing and limited infrastructure.
In a sentence
As favelas são comunidades urbanísticas que acolhem muitas famílias.
The favelas are urban communities that host many families.
In this sentence, 'favelas' is used to describe communities or neighborhoods, portraying their role in society as areas where people live.
Ele visitou uma favela para aprender mais sobre a cultura local.
He visited a favela to learn more about the local culture.
Here, 'favela' refers to a specific neighborhood, emphasizing its cultural significance and identity.
Moradores da favela organizaram um evento comunitário para celebrar tradições.
Residents of the favela organized a community event to celebrate traditions.
In this case, 'favela' signifies the place of residence of the organizers, highlighting social and communal aspects of life in the neighborhood.
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