English Explanatory Dictionary

capoeira

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A martial art developed in Brazil, involving complex acrobatic maneuvers and flowing movements.
  2. A practitioner of this martial art.

Pronunciation

/kæpəˈweəɹə/ /kæpəʊˈeəɹə/ /kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ /kɑpˈwɛɹə/ en-us-capoeira.ogg

Word forms

capoeira capoeiras

Etymology

From Brazilian Portuguese capoeira, of uncertain etymology.

Derived words

capoeirista
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