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Favela
Sounds like
fuhveluh
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Simple meaning
What does Favela mean?
An informal urban neighborhood in Brazil.
Dictionary definition
A densely populated urban neighborhood in Brazil, often built informally and shaped by complex social and economic conditions.
Example sentences
Favela in a sentence
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The documentary showed life in a favela.
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Artists from the favela painted a community mural.
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Favela should be used respectfully because these neighborhoods are real communities, not stereotypes.
Synonyms
Words like Favela
urban neighborhoodA neighborhood in a city.
BrazilRelated word that supports the meaning of favela.
Antonyms
Opposite words
rural villageA small settlement in the countryside.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to favela, depending on context.
Word family
Favela word family
Base word
favela
noun
favelas
More than one favela.
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Practice 1
What does favela mean?
Favela means an informal urban neighborhood in Brazil.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to favela?
Urban Neighborhood is close in meaning to favela in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of favela?
Rural Village contrasts with favela.
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