Capoeira

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kɑːpəˈweəɹə/
• US IPA: /kÉ‘pəˈwɛɹə/, /kÉ‘pˈwɛɹə/

Origin

From Portuguese capoeira, of uncertain etymology.

Full definition of capoeira

Noun

1. A martial art developed in Brazil.

Derived terms

• capoierista