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beleza

/beˈle.zɐ/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

The quality of being pleasing, especially to the sight or other senses, or to the mind; beauty.

Example Sentences:
  • A beleza natural da Amazônia é de tirar o fôlego.
  • Ela sempre se preocupou com a beleza e o cuidado pessoal.
2.interjection

(Informal, especially Brazilian Portuguese) Used to express agreement, affirmation, or to inquire about well-being; equivalent to 'okay,' 'alright,' 'cool,' or 'how's it going?'.

Example Sentences:
  • Nos encontramos às sete? Beleza!
  • E aí, tudo beleza por aqui?
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

From Old Portuguese 'beleza', which comes from Vulgar Latin '*bellitia', derived from Latin 'bellus' meaning 'beautiful, handsome, charming'. It shares roots with words like 'belle' in French and 'beautiful' in English.

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Think of 'belle' (French for beautiful) and 'za' as a common Portuguese ending. Belle-za = beautiful.

Frequently Asked Questions About “beleza

1. What is the meaning of “beleza” in English?

In English, beleza (noun) is defined as: “The quality of being pleasing, especially to the sight or other senses, or to the mind; beauty.”.

2. How do you use “beleza” in a sentence?

A beleza natural da Amazônia é de tirar o fôlego.

3. What are English synonyms of “beleza”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “beleza”?

From Old Portuguese 'beleza', which comes from Vulgar Latin '*bellitia', derived from Latin 'bellus' meaning 'beautiful, handsome, charming'. It shares roots with words like 'belle' in French and 'beautiful' in English.