word
capoeira
kap-oh-AY-rah
ˌkæpuˈɛrəListen
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Syllable breakdown
capoeira
Dictionary meaning
An Afro-Brazilian martial art developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil in the 16th century, combining elements of dance, acrobatics, and music; practitioners perform movements to the rhythm of the berimbau.
History and origin
Brazilian Portuguese — possibly Tupi or Bantu origin.
Common mispronunciations
kap-oh-EYE-rahCAP-oh-ay-rah
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