Portuguese Word · Intermediate
balangandã
A type of wearable Afro-Brazilian bijouterie originating from the 18th to 19th centuries
Pronunciation: /ba.lɐ̃.ɡɐ̃ˈdɐ̃/
Meaning
A type of wearable Afro-Brazilian bijouterie originating from the 18th to 19th centuries.
Example
Disseram que com as mãos / Estou preocupada / E corre por aí / [...] / Que já não tenho molho, ritmo, nem nada / E dos balangandãs já nem existe mais nenhum
They said that with my hands / I am preoccupied / And it's been spread around / ... / That I've got no sauce, nor rhythm, nothing / And there are no balangandãs left on me anymore
Practice tips
- Practice balangandã out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.