favela

noun
UK: /fəˈveɪlə/
US: /fəˈveɪlə/

  1. A slum or shantytown in Brazil, typically located on the edge of a city.

    1. The favela is a very poor place with small houses.
    2. Many people struggle to find work in the favela, and conditions are difficult.

  2. An informal settlement characterized by makeshift housing and lacking basic services like sanitation and electricity; often associated with poverty and crime.

    1. He grew up in a favela and knows the struggles firsthand.
    2. The government is trying to improve living conditions in the favela by providing clean water.

Synonyms

slum shantytown ghetto

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "favela" in English means: A slum or shantytown in Brazil, typically located on the edge of a city., An informal settlement characterized by makeshift housing and lacking basic services like sanitation and electricity; often associated with poverty and crime..

The phonetic transcription of "favela" is /fəˈveɪlə/ in British English and /fəˈveɪlə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "favela": slum, shantytown, ghetto.

Example usage of "favela": "The favela is a very poor place with small houses.". More examples on the page.