bloco
street party group (Carnival), block
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈblɔ.ku/
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Cultural Note
During Brazilian Carnival, a 'bloco' (or 'bloco de rua') is an informal street party where a band on a truck or on foot leads thousands of revelers through city streets. Some blocos in Rio attract over a million people. Each bloco has its own identity, music style, and sometimes costume theme. Blocos are the most democratic form of Carnival — free and open to everyone.
📝 Example Sentences
Vamos atrás do bloco no Carnaval!
Let's follow the street party group during Carnival!
O bloco saiu às três da tarde com milhares de pessoas.
The street party group set off at three in the afternoon with thousands of people.
Meu bloco favorito é o Cordão da Bola Preta.
My favorite bloco is Cordão da Bola Preta.