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bossa nova

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbɒsə ˈnəʊvə

Definitions

  1. A lively Brazilian dance that is similar to the samba.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The music of that dance.
    countable, uncountable
  3. A genre of music originating from Brazil, similar to a fusion of jazz and samba music, no longer closely associated with the Brazilian dance.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisbossa nova
Portuguêsbossa nova
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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bossaball bossage bossale Bossall Bossard Bossart

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