favela

Meanings

• noun

  A type of shantytown or informal settlement in Brazil, typically located in hillside areas and characterized by self-built houses and lack of formal infrastructure.

  - "The favelas of Rio de Janeiro are home to millions of people."
  - "Many favelas lack access to clean water and electricity."

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Pronunciation

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Variants

List of all variants of favela that leads to same result
favela , favelas , favella , favellae , favellas

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Etymology

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The term 'favela' is believed to have originated from the name of a Brazilian soldier, Francisco Felippe da Silva, who was given land in the late 1800s for his military service. Over time, the name came to be applied to the settlements built by other soldiers and their families on the same land.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately one-quarter of Rio de Janeiro's population lives in favelas.

2. The first favela was established in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1800s.

3. Many famous Brazilian musicians, including Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso, have written songs about favelas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shantytown: A settlement of improvised or makeshift structures, often lacking proper infrastructure and services.

2. Informal settlement: A residential area that has developed without formal planning or government approval.

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Culture

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Favelas are an integral part of Brazilian culture, representing both the challenges and resilience of the country's urban population. They have been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music, including the famous novel 'City of God' by Paulo Lins.

How to Memorize "favela"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hillside covered in colorful, self-built houses. Visualize the lack of formal infrastructure, such as roads and utilities.
   - Picture the community life and vibrant culture of a favela.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'favela' with the image of a Brazilian shantytown.
   - Think of the word 'resilience' when considering the people who live in favelas.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Favelas: Forgotten Areas, Vibrant Everyday Life, Always Surprising'.

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