capoeira

cap·o·ei·ra

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-oo-air-uh]
- /ˌkæp uˈɛər ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kap-oo-air-uh]
- /ˌkæp uˈɛər ə/

Definitions of capoeira word

noun capoeira a movement discipline combining martial art and dance, which originated among African slaves in 19th-century Brazil 3
noun capoeira a dance form incorporating martial arts elements, originating in Brazil as a system of physical discipline and movement. 1
noun capoeira A system of physical discipline and movement originating among Brazilian slaves, treated as a martial art and dance form. 1
noun capoeira A martial art developed in Brazil. 0

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Parts of speech for Capoeira

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capoeira popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

capoeira usage trend in Literature

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