fogos de artifício
fireworks
Pronunciation
/ˈfo.ɡuʒ dʒi aɾ.tʃi.ˈfi.sju/
Cultural Note
Fireworks are central to Brazilian celebrations, especially Réveillon and Festa Junina. The Copacabana New Year's fireworks show lasts about 15 minutes and is synchronized to music. In informal speech, Brazilians also say 'fogos' or 'queima de fogos' (fireworks display). Firecrackers ('rojões' or 'bombinhas') are commonly used during Festa Junina, though safety concerns have led to restrictions.
📝 Example Sentences
Os fogos de artifício iluminaram o céu na virada do ano.
The fireworks lit up the sky at the turn of the year.
As crianças adoram ver os fogos de artifício.
The children love watching the fireworks.
Copacabana tem o maior show de fogos de artifício do Brasil.
Copacabana has the biggest fireworks show in Brazil.