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favela in Arabic

فَافِيلَا fāfēlā, fāvēlā

/fəˈvɛlə/

favela in Arabic: فَافِيلَا (fāfēlā, fāvēlā). In English, favela means a slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil.

Arabic words for favela

A slum in Brazil
فَافِيلَا fāfēlā, fāvēlā

English meaning of favela

  1. noun A slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil.

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Questions about favela in Arabic

What is the meaning of favela in Arabic?
Favela in Arabic is فَافِيلَا (fāfēlā, fāvēlā).
ما معنى كلمة favela؟
Favela: فَافِيلَا (fāfēlā, fāvēlā).
What does favela mean in English?
Favela means a slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil.

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