What does Frevo mean?

Dansa karnaval (Dança carnaval) (Frevo) For example: "Pula frevo. (Dance frevo.)"

Where does the slang word Frevo come from?

Frevo is a slang term from São Tomé and Príncipe. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in São Tomé and Príncipe and across Africa.

Frevo

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Frevo

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Dansa karnaval (Dança carnaval) (Frevo)

"Pula frevo. (Dance frevo.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇹 About São Tomé and Príncipe Slang

Frevo is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in São Tomé and Príncipe. São Tomé and Príncipe slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1945 São Tomé and Príncipe slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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