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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'.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.
Quiz rápido
The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
Exemplos
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Brazilian is the standard adjective for people and culture, whereas Brazil is usually the noun but acts as an adjective in specific compound names.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Remember the 'Brazil nut'—it is the most common time the word 'Brazil' itself describes an object directly.
Origem da palavra
From the Portuguese 'brasa' meaning 'ember', referring to the bright red color of the brazilwood tree dye.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The name of the country is intrinsically linked to the brazilwood tree, which was the first major export to Europe.
Quiz rápido
The ______ economy is the largest in South America, affecting regional trade.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
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