🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

弗罗罗舞

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fú luō luó wǔ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Forro/fɔːˈroʊ/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"弗罗罗是来自巴西东北部的一种充满活力的舞蹈。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A style of Brazilian music and couple dance originating from the northeastern region of Brazil, typically featuring the accordion, triangle, and zabumba.

    "The vibrant rhythms of forro filled the lively dance hall throughout the warm tropical evening."
  2. 2

    A social gathering or party featuring forro music and dancing.

    "We attended a traditional Sunday forro in the heart of the city."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Brazilian Portuguese musical genre and dance style 'forró', historically popularized in northeastern Brazil during the 20th century. The term likely originates as an abbreviation of the English expression 'for all', referencing open-air public dances hosted by British railway engineers.

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