brazil
Relating to or originating from the country of Brazil, typically used as an attributive noun in established terms or to describe geopolitical and commercial relationships. While 'Brazilian' is the primary adjective, 'Brazil' functions adjectivally in specific compound phrases like 'Brazil nut'.
Exemples
3 sur 5She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.
She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.
The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.
The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.
He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.
He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.
Quiz rapide
The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Exemples
She added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.
everydayShe added chopped Brazil nuts to the brownie batter for extra crunch.
The recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.
formalThe recent Brazil-Germany trade summit focused on sustainable energy initiatives.
He was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.
informalHe was wearing a Brazil jersey during the World Cup match.
The extraction of Brazil wood was a pivotal element of the colonial economy.
academicThe extraction of Brazil wood was a pivotal element of the colonial economy.
Our Brazil operations have seen a ten percent growth in the last quarter.
businessOur Brazil operations have seen a ten percent growth in the last quarter.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Brazil nut
A large three-sided nut from a South American tree
Brazil wood
A heavy wood that yields a red dye
The Brazil Current
A warm water current flowing south along the coast of Brazil
Souvent confondu avec
Brazilian is the standard adjective for people and culture, whereas Brazil is usually the noun but acts as an adjective in specific compound names.
Notes d'usage
Use 'Brazil' as an adjective only in established compound nouns (like Brazil nut) or when forming compound adjectives with hyphens (like Brazil-specific). Use 'Brazilian' for people, language, and general cultural descriptions.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'He is Brazil' when they mean 'He is Brazilian'. 'Brazil' should only be used as a descriptor in specific fixed terms or titles.
Astuce mémo
Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.
Origine du mot
From the Portuguese 'brasa' meaning 'ember', referring to the bright red color of the brazilwood tree dye.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The name of the country is intrinsically linked to the brazilwood tree, which was the first major export to Europe.
Quiz rapide
The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : a
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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