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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesカリオカ
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kario-ka
"カリオカ文化は音楽とダンスで知られています。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A person from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
"The carioca culture is known for its vibrant music and dance." - 2
A style of samba music and dance originating from Rio de Janeiro.
"During the festival, the carioca rhythms filled the streets with energy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Carioca' originates from the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous peoples in Brazil, where it means 'house of the white man.' It was adopted into Portuguese and has come to refer to the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro, reflecting the city's cultural identity since the colonial era.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Carioca" is said worldwide
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Carioca
Transliteration: ka-ri-o-ka
"Le carioca est connu pour sa musique et sa danse."
Carioca
Transliteration: ka-ri-o-ka
"Der Carioca ist für seine lebendige Kultur bekannt."
Carioca
Transliteration: ka-ri-o-ka
"Il carioca è famoso per la sua musica e danza."
Carioca
Transliteration: ka-ri-o-ka
"El carioca es conocido por su cultura vibrante."
Carioca
Transliteration: ka-ri-o-ka
"O carioca é famoso por sua música e dança."
कैरिओका
Transliteration: kairioka
"कैरिओका संस्कृति अपने संगीत और नृत्य के लिए जानी जाती है।"
卡里奥卡
Transliteration: kǎlǐ'àokǎ
"卡里奥卡文化以其音乐和舞蹈而闻名。"
카리오카
Transliteration: kalioka
"카리오카 문화는 음악과 춤으로 유명하다."
カリオカ
Transliteration: kario-ka
"カリオカ文化は音楽とダンスで知られています。"
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