Favela: meaning, definitions and examples

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favela

 

[ fษ™หˆvษ›lษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

urban area

A favela is a type of low-income informal settlement in Brazil, characterized by densely packed makeshift houses, often built on steep hillsides. Favelas are typically lacking in basic infrastructure such as sanitation, electricity, and access to clean water.

Synonyms

shantytown, slum, squatter settlement

Examples of usage

  • Many favelas in Rio de Janeiro offer stunning views of the city below.
  • Residents of the favela face challenges such as crime and poverty.

Translations

Translations of the word "favela" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น favela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค—เฅเค—เฅ€ เคฌเคธเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Favela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ favela

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐะฒะตะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ favela

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚กใƒดใ‚งใƒผใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท favela

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ favela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gecekondu mahallesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒ์ž์ดŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠ ูู‚ูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ favela

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ favela

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดซๆฐ‘็ชŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ favela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกtรฆkrahverfi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั€า“ั‹ะฝ าฏะน ะฐัƒะดะฐะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ favela

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ favela

Etymology

The word 'favela' originally referred to a type of shrub found in the hills around Rio de Janeiro. Over time, it came to be associated with the informal settlements that developed in these areas. Favelas have a complex history, often originating from rural migrants seeking work in urban areas. Today, favelas are a significant part of Brazil's urban landscape, with both challenges and a strong sense of community.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,787, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.