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Meaning of modinha | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A kind of sentimental love song of Portugal and Brazil.

Examples

“The drifters were coming back to play the guitar, sing modinhas, invent sambas they would later sell to famous samba singers in the city.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

modiolid modiolopsid modiolus modiomorphid Modis Modisette