brasileño
“brasileño” means “Brazilian” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Brazilian
Also: from Brazil
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Me encanta el café brasileño porque es muy suave.
A1I love Brazilian coffee because it is very smooth.
El equipo brasileño de fútbol es famoso en todo el mundo.
A2The Brazilian soccer team is famous all over the world.
Él tiene un pasaporte brasileño y uno español.
B1He has a Brazilian passport and a Spanish one.
Brazilian
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Mi mejor amigo es un brasileño que conocí en Londres.
A1My best friend is a Brazilian man I met in London.
Aquel brasileño habla tres idiomas perfectamente.
B1That Brazilian man speaks three languages perfectly.
Los brasileños son conocidos por su alegría.
A2Brazilians are known for their joy.
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From the word 'Brasil' (the country) plus the ending '-eño' which is used to show where someone is from. The name 'Brasil' comes from 'pau-brasil', a type of tree that produces a red dye the color of glowing embers (called 'brasa' in Portuguese/Spanish).
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a difference between 'brasileño' and 'brasilero'?
Both are correct! 'Brasileño' is the official term and is more common in Spain, while 'brasilero' is very frequently used in Latin American countries like Argentina and Uruguay.
Can I use 'brasileño' for a woman?
No, if you are talking about a woman, you must change the ending to 'a' to say 'brasileña'.
Does 'brasileño' also mean the language?
Technically, no. The language is 'portugués'. However, some people might say 'portugués brasileño' to specify the dialect of Portuguese spoken in Brazil.