Plural of favela
regular plural
The plural of favela is favelas.
Forms of favela
| Singular | favela /fəˈvɛlə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | favelas |
| Countable | countable |
Favelas in a sentence
- security forces in November of 2010 stormed one of the city's most notorious favelas, the complex of the Morro do Alemão in the northern zone of the city2012, Tim Edensor, Mark Jayne, Urban Theory Beyond the West: A World of Cities
- Korine described the sound, an aggressive blend of Brazilian phonk with elements of trap music, South Florida rap, ’90s pop and metal, as something made by “gamers in favelas.”2023 December 9, Katie Van Syckle, “Inside the Parties of Art Basel Miami Beach”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 09…. From the entry Brazilian phonk
Meaning of favela
- noun A slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil.
Questions about the plural of favela
- What is the plural of favela?
- The plural of favela is favelas.
- Is favela countable?
- Favela is a countable noun.
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