Etymology

favela

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Today it means: A slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil. Full definition →

Brazilian Portuguese favela
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  1. Brazilian Portuguese · borrowed fromfavela
  2. English todayfavela

Unadapted borrowing from Brazilian Portuguese favela.

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