What does banda mean?

Grupo musical (Musical band) For example: "A banda é local (The band is local)"

Where does the slang word banda come from?

banda is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

banda

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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banda definition 1

Grupo musical (Musical band)

"A banda é local (The band is local)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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🇦🇴 About Angola Slang

Angolan slang is shaped by Kimbundu, Kikongo, and Portuguese, with Luanda's kizomba and kuduro music scenes driving new expressions.

KASINARY has 1755 Angola slang words collected from native speakers.

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

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