Carioca Meaning in English

word

US

ˌkɛɹiˈoʊkə

ker-ee-OH-kuh

UK

kˌæɹɪˈəʊkɐ

ka-ree-OH-kuh

Definition

A 'carioca' is a person from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It can also describe anything related to Rio de Janeiro.

Usage & Nuances

'Carioca' is both a noun (person from Rio) and an adjective (relating to Rio de Janeiro). It's common in English texts about Brazil, but not widely used outside these contexts. Do not confuse with 'Brazilian' (nationality); 'carioca' is specific to Rio de Janeiro.

• Spanish: carioca - persona de Río de Janeiro
• Portuguese (BR): carioca
• Portuguese (PT): carioca
• Chinese (Simplified): 里约人 - 里约热内卢的（形容词）
• Chinese (Traditional): 裏約人 - 裏約熱內盧的（形容詞）
• Hindi: कैरीओका - रियो डी जेनेरो का निवासी
• Arabic: كاريوكا - شخص من ريو دي جانيرو
• Bengali: কারিওকা (রিও ডি জেনেইরোর লোক/সংক্রান্ত)
• Russian: кариока (житель Рио-де-Жанейро) - кариока (относящийся к Рио-де-Жанейро)
• Japanese: カリオカ（リオデジャネイロの人・関連するもの）
• Vietnamese: carioca (người Rio de Janeiro hoặc thuộc về Rio de Janeiro)
• Korean: 카리오카 (리우데자네이루 사람/관련된 것)
• Turkish: carioca (Rio de Janeiro kökenli kişi veya Rio ile ilgili)
• Urdu: کاریوکا (ریو ڈی جنیرو کا باشندہ/متعلقہ)
• Indonesian: carioca (orang Rio de Janeiro/berkaitan dengan Rio de Janeiro)

Example Sentences

She is a proud carioca.

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A carioca loves the beach.

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The festival had carioca music and dancing.

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If you want authentic samba, talk to a carioca!

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Many cariocas hang out on Copacabana after work.

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He decorated his apartment in a very carioca style, full of color and joy.

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