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Desfile das Escolas de Samba

/dɨʃˈfilɨ dɐʒ ɨʃˈkɔlɐʒ dɨ ˈsɐ̃bɐ/

o noun B2

o (masc.) a (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

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Meaning

  1. the Samba School Parade, the formal competition parade of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival samba schools

    • Milhões assistem ao desfile das escolas de samba no Sambódromo.

      Millions watch the Samba School Parade at the Sambadrome.

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Usage notes

The judged parade competition where Rio de Janeiro's samba schools perform elaborate floats, costumes, and choreography during Carnival -- the best-known image of Brazilian Carnival worldwide.

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