Ano Novo
New Year
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈɐ.nu ˈno.vu/
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Cultural Note
Brazilian New Year's Eve (Réveillon) is one of the world's largest celebrations. Millions gather on beaches wearing white for peace, jumping seven waves for good luck, and offering flowers to Iemanjá, the sea goddess. Fireworks over Copacabana are iconic.
📝 Example Sentences
Feliz Ano Novo para todos!
Happy New Year to everyone!
No Ano Novo, as pessoas vestem branco no Brasil.
On New Year's, people wear white in Brazil.
A festa de Ano Novo na praia de Copacabana é famosa.
The New Year's party at Copacabana beach is famous.