What does capoeira mean?

Arte marcial angolana (Angolan martial art) For example: "A capoeira é nossa herança (Capoeira is our heritage)"

Where does the slang word capoeira come from?

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

capoeira

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Arte marcial angolana (Angolan martial art)

"A capoeira é nossa herança (Capoeira is our heritage)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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

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