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brasileña

Brazilian woman

noun brah-SEH-nyah Rare

Usage Note

Brasileña is the feminine form of brasileño. Both forms also function as adjectives (la música brasileña). The nationality adjective derives from Brasil with the standard -eño/-eña suffix. Note the double 'l' is absent; the word has a single ñ and is stressed on the second syllable.

Examples

"La brasileña ganó la medalla de oro en natación."

Natural Translation

The Brazilian woman won the gold medal in swimming.

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