Favela: meaning, definitions and examples
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favela
[ fษหvษlษ ]
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:
๐ต๐น favela
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคเฅ เคฌเคธเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Favela
๐ฎ๐ฉ favela
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฒะตะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ favela
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใดใงใผใฉ
๐ซ๐ท favela
๐ช๐ธ favela
๐น๐ท gecekondu mahallesi
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญู ูููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ favela
๐ธ๐ฐ favela
๐จ๐ณ ่ดซๆฐ็ช
๐ธ๐ฎ favela
๐ฎ๐ธ fรกtรฆkrahverfi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัาัะฝ าฏะน ะฐัะดะฐะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ favela
๐ฒ๐ฝ favela
Word origin
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.